Age Is Just A Number!

“Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity.” Betty Friedan

Age is merely a number; a box to be checked off on a survey, something to be celebrated each passing year. Age, however, should never be a hindrance; something to be ashamed of. It should not be a restriction, or a reason why you don’t try new things! So why wait? Why not try the things you’ve always wanted to do?

Have you ever thought about ballroom dancing but felt as though you were too old? Or not as limber as you would like to be? STOP TALKING YOURSELF OUT OF IT! There are many benefits of ballroom dancing for those who are 50 and older! And here’s why:

• Regular physical activity keeps your body healthy as you age.
• Exercise increases the level of brain chemicals that encourages nerve cells to grow.
• When you learn new dance steps and sequences you are actually boosting your brain power!
• Believe it or not, people with Alzheimer’s disease have been able to recall forgotten memories when they dance to music they used to know.
• Not sure of how much physical activity you can exert? Ballroom dancing is a wonderful physical activity for those who are 50 or older because you can easily vary the level of physical exertion. Dancing, after all, is how much you put into it!
• Ballroom dancing is a wonderful way to socialize! You can make new friends and have fun while doing it!
• If you are in good health, and your doctor has not restricted your physical activity, then kick up those heels!

Remember,”Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter!” (Mark Twain)