Post Reports How to get stronger as you age
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Oct 25, 2025 Esme Fuller-Thompson, Director at the Institute for Life, Course and Aging, discusses groundbreaking research revealing that 25% of older adults improve their health after 60. Florine Schuber, a vibrant 91-year-old, shares her inspiring journey of strength training post-falls, emphasizing the power of social connections and lifestyle changes. They highlight the significance of psychological health in recovery and offer practical advice for aging actively and making new friends, proving that resilience and self-care can lead to reinvention at any age.
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Gym Start After Scary Falls
- Florine Schuber began falling in her early 80s and found it frightening, which pushed her to act.
- She joined a local gym, started training with a young trainer, and improved her strength substantially.
Decline Is Not Inevitable
- Aging is not always a straight decline; many older people can become stronger and healthier after 60.
- New research shows improvement is possible even after health setbacks.
A Quarter Reclaimed Wellness
- Researchers used the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging to track tens of thousands aged 45–85 over three years.
- They found about 25% improved across physical, psychological, social, or self-rated wellness.