Caregiving & the Science of Aging Well

“This idea of moving is really that inherent innate thing that all of us do. But it has real therapeutic power to it. And there are little tips and you know, strategies, you can have to get the most out of movement. And so, we like to talk about movement as medicine more than because it sounds catchy, but because we want movement to feel as accessible and inclusive as possible.” Amanda Rees Today Kim Hegwood speaks with Amanda Rees, the owner and founder of Age Bold. They will be talking about strategies for aging well. A few questions Kim will be asking are: 1)Your caregiving experience inspired you to start a company, can you share more about this journey? 2) Let's talk about the link between healthy aging and caregiving. 3) What do you mean when you say, "Movement is Medicine"? 4) Bold is focused on the science of fall prevention and balance. What should caregivers listening know about falls and balance? 5) What tips do you have for caregivers to bring movement into their life and routine? About Amanda: Amanda Rees is the CEO and co-founder of Bold. Bold's online platform creates personalized, science-backed programs to address the most fundamental health and wellbeing challenges faced by older adults. Bold provides clinical exercise programs to prevent falls, reduce arthritis-related disability, and increase activity levels so that everyone has the ability to age well. Bold partners with healthcare organizations to make these programs affordable and accessible entirely online. Prior to Bold, Amanda managed the renewable energy and transportation portfolio at The 11th Hour Project, a program of the Schmidt Family Foundation. She has previously worked as a researcher at Stanford, Princeton, and UCLA and holds a BSE in chemical & biological engineering from Princeton University. Amanda has been a fitness instructor for over a decade, teaching dance, yoga, indoor cycling, and tai chi. ___________________________________________________________ Contact Amanda Website:https://agebold.com Email: [email protected] Social Media: To join Bold or see if your health plan includes a Bold Membership, visit www.agebold.com Instagram: @agebold LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agebold _____________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ