Feel Young Again this Summer

Just because you are aging, does not mean you can’t be young at heart. With a willing spirit, there are an unlimited number of ways a person can feel young again. Here are ten great ways for you to feel young again.

1. Volunteer in Your Community
What better way to feel good than by volunteering in your community? Offering your time and talents help uplift your spirits. It's actually been shown that by focusing on others, your own challenges seem smaller. Not to mention, you’ll learn new skills and meet new people.

2. Join a Club
Join a club so you can socialize with people who have similar interests. As times goes on, we don’t always keep up with old friends. So joining a club of a particular interest or new interest puts us right in the center of a crowd. You’ll be socializing like a butterfly in no time.

3. Take a Class
You’re never too old to learn something new. Go back to college and get your business degree, take a social media course offering at the library, or stay at home to learn a new language right on your PC via Youtube.com. If you have a wealth of knowledge on a particular subject, become an instructor! There are many ways to teach, be it at a local college/university, community center, or online learning environment.

4. Start a New Hobby
If you’ve already mastered sculpting or restoring cars, challenge yourself by taking it up a notch. Are you tired of your son going to the golf course every morning? Ask if you can tag along and learn to play. If your daughters are going to play tennis before your afternoon tea, pick up a tennis racket and start practicing. Just try it! You never know what you'll grow to truly enjoy.

5. Pamper Yourself
You can feel young again by pampering yourself in any way. You don’t necessarily need to take yourself to the spa or get your hair done. Do something for yourself that you enjoy. Sleep in on a Monday, take yourself out for ice-cream, order yourself some flowers, or buy a new outfit. Sometimes it only takes something new or tasty to put an extra spring in your step.

6. Start an Exercise Program
Exercising is very rejuvenating and will help you look and feel young. Exercise helps reduce stress, so you can look forward to fewer lines and wrinkles. Your circulation will improve, and blood pressure will regulate. You don’t even need to hit the gym 5 days a week. Most specialists will suggest a light routine of exercising 3 days a week. Short walks, water aerobics, and bicycling are all excellent light exercise routines several times during the day or all at once. The more active you become, the younger you’ll feel.

7. Enjoy Your Grandchildren
There is no better way to feel younger again than spending time with the younger crowd. Make time for your grandchildren whenever possible. Younger kids usually want to go to the park and play on the swings and jungle gyms or play video games or boardgames. If you peek their interest, they may also be up for a nature walk or fishing. These are ways to create great memories and be a cool grandparent.

8. Go Travel
You’ve worked hard all your life, now it’s time to enjoy the world. If you’re not keen on being away too far from home, start off local for a "stay-cation". There are plenty of beautiful and intriguing historical landmarks in your state, many of which offer bed and breakfast stays. This can make for an exciting or relaxing weekend away that you and your loved ones need. Make sure to use your AARP or other senior discount option for an economical trip. If you don’t have friends and family to travel with, consider joining up with a senior travel tour group. They have local and overseas destinations already planned and waiting for you to join.

9. Add a Touch of Romance to Your Life
Do you remember that glow you had while dating in high school or the jitters you felt before asking a girl out on a date? Relive those moments again and ask that special someone out. Romance keeps us young no matter if it’s new, seasoned, or a rekindled flame.

A few ways you can add a touch of romance to your life include:

• Write your loved one a love letter
• Have a candlelight dinner
• Visit your first-kiss location again
• Attend a drive-in movie or movie in-the-park
• Give a handmade gift or custom handmade gift on Etsy.com
• Slow dance to your song

10. Have Fun
Finally, don’t take everything in life too seriously. Laughter is the best medicine, after all. Get silly and do things you normally wouldn’t engage in. Have a snowball fight, resolve disputes via rock-paper-scissors, play hide-and-seek, or beat the grandkids in their favorite video game.

There are so many ways to make yourself feel young again. Most of them require little effort on your part. Doing one or two a week will certainly show off the new and improved you!

Aging Well: Are You the Next Six Million Dollar Men or Bionic Women?

In the 1970s, Americans were introduced to two new superheroes-- the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman. Beginning with ABC's "The Six Million Dollar Man" and spinning off "The Bionic Woman," there two series chronicled the lives of a former astronaut and his romantic interest, who after receiving bionic implants, became operatives for a fictional government known as the Office of Scientific Intelligence.

While the Bionic Man, played by Lee Majors, had bionic enhancements that included telescopic vision, his female counterpart was given amplified hearing and super-human strength in one arm and both legs. The story behind the scenes tells quite a different tale however. The actress who gave life to the Bionic Woman, Lindsay Wagner, was blessed with an enhanced vision from an early age. It was a vision that gave her the acute perception and understanding that, by making the right lifestyle choices one can accomplish exceptional achievements.


"I had a serious case of ulcers, gallbladder problems and was in need of surgery when I was just 19," says Wagner, who is now 64 years in age. This experience opened her eyes to the world of healthy living. "I approach life from a different viewpoint."

Today, with four marriages behind her, the mother of two boys says that when not conducting seminars and worships or teaching acting and directing classes at San Bernardino Valley College, she enjoys spending time amid the nature of her mountain home.

Wagner often speaks about the subject of aging. "I really don't see it as getting older as much as I see it as shifting our perspective - the way in which we see and perceive and address life," she says. "As a culture, baby boomers especially need to look at their perspective when it comes to aging Today so many people are desperately trying to hold on to who they were and how the world was. That is a losing proposition. Everything changes, whether we like it or not. If we try to rigidly hold on to a perspective that does not accept change and our own evolution into the different stages of our lives, we will never be able to accept who we are, what getting older is about, and how we can remain vital. I don't think of aging as getting older but rather growing older."

Wagner is an adamant believer that one must never accept the concept that their value has been diminished or is gone just because of their age. Truth be told, baby boomers are in a unique position to take the pendulum, that over the past 40 years has swung to the belief that vitality can only be found in young, and change the perception. Just think, an entire generation of Six Million Dollar Men and Bionic Women.

Aging: What's Your "Age of Potential"?

There have been many revaluations over the last century, however none as significant as the Longevity Revolution. This past week was my birthday, which got me reflecting on that thing called, life.

In America, we are living on average 38 years longer than our great grandfathers*. That’s an entire second adult lifetime, added on to our lifespan. Yet, our culture has not yet come to let go of stereotypical slangs like, “blue hair”, “geezer” or “BOOF”. We’re still living with the old perspective of age as an arch; you’re born, you peak at midlife, then you decline into decrepitation.  This view stems from the notion that age is merely pathology.

The Longevity Revolution however, has shed light on these last three added decades, some calling it the “third act of life”. Slowly scientists, doctors, and researchers are coming to the realization that this is actually a developmental stage of life with its own significance. As different as midlife is to adolescence, and adolescence to childhood. So what about the average person? What about you?

We should all be asking, how do we make good use of three more decades of life?  How do we live the third act successfully?

As you may know one of the fundamental laws of the world is the second Law of Thermodynamics; entropy. Entropy means that everything in the world is in a constant state of decline and decay. There’s only exception to this universal law and that is the human spirit. Take instances of joy: the fall of the Berlin wall, Armstrong walking on the moon, Jackie Robinson joining the major leagues. Now take instances of sorrow: Nine-eleven, fall solders from the invasion of Iraq, the Vietnam War. Both bear stories of heroism, growth, and unity.   

Likewise, your spirit can continue to evolve with age into wholeness, authenticity, and wisdom.

So I propose a slight twist in the way we view age. Instead of thinking, “I’ve lived so many years”, look at how many years you have left to make a difference, learn a new skill, or contribute to your community. A 75-years-old female now has 16 more years to do great things. A 60-year-old male now has 24 more years to do great things. Age then turns from pathology, into potential.

What is your "Age of Potential"? You may just have an entire lifetime ahead of you to do and be great.

*Average life expectancy according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC):

In 2013: 86 female, 84 males

In 1900: 46 female, 48 males

God Grant Me...A Hole in my Bucket

It was a cold, gray, Friday morning and I was in that fuzzy space between asleep and alert. When my mind at last came into focus, I was staring at the same perfect perfume bottles on my dresser top that greeted me each morning, poised and ready to spritz. For some reason this morning, I was arrived at the glaring realization, that time was a-wasting' and it had been a long time since I had checked anything off from that ongoing “Bucket List” that so many of us have rolling around in our heads.

Now, I know I've been blessed to have been able to do many things that others may still have on their list, such as living in Hawaii, climbing to the top of the Tower of Pisa as well as to the top of the Statue of Liberty, 6 months pregnant even, (later part of that one, not on my list!). I've attended a concert at The Prince's Palace in Monte Carlo, and even got to shake hands with Rosa Parks long enough to express my heartfelt appreciation for her courage on behalf of the whole human race, but what had I really done lately? The sad answer that frigid Friday hit me like a cold shower, nada, zero, nothing.

Where had my plans derailed? When did I fall off the track? All I was doing was living my life and skating through each stage as it came along, daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother, teacher, etc., but what happened to that list I put together all those years, -back in the day, ago? When will I ever be able to walk down that runway to “Here She Comes, Miss. America” if things keep going in this direction?! Which of course they must, or my name is Benjamin Buttons!!! It was then that the answer came to me in the words of a song that I loved & sang as a child, what if there was “a hole in my bucket, Dear Liza?”

Just imagine, Miss America falls out and is replaced by the joy of taking an out-of-work friend shopping at a resale shop, and paying for her interview outfit. Scaling Mount Olympus (as my globetrotter son has done) along with being on T.V. show aired around the world, (like my famous daughter) both fall out, and in goes giving a child the gift of music by patiently running flashcards of notes with her at lesson every week until she knows them cold, so she can now play her favorite song, The Can-Can. Now that's a real good one! At this realization, I feel true exhilaration, I haven't been slacking off after all! With the new hole in my bucket, I have the freedom to let go of some the things from my list that I no longer desire and replace them with those that I do, and can realistically accomplish at this stage in my life. A funny thing is, when I was younger, most things on my list had to do with what I wanted for myself or what others could do for me. Now, it seems it's more about what I want for others and what I can do for them.

One last thought, about those same perfect perfume bottles, it's now on my list to use them daily. My new mantra; Making the world a sweeter place for everyone I meet, one spritz at a time.

By: Carol Hengel 

Carol is the proud mother of Leah Korkis. Carol received her undergraduate from Western Michigan University in Music Therapy and Music Education and later her Masters Degree in Special Education. Carol continues to enjoy her teaching career as a Private Music and Special Education Teacher. In her free time, she loves playing her cello in a variety of groups including local theater productions, as well as traveling, book club, cooking, playing tennis hiking and biking. 

It's Never too Late to Start Thinking Positive

Exercising goes hand-in-hand with maintaining a fit and healthy lifestyle and being a healthy ager. And if you're like 65% of the world, it was probably one of your New Year Resolutions to do a little more of it. 

It’s quite apparent that in order to step (pun intended) into the habit of jumping jacks, squats, and running, your mind must be set on a healthy fitness regime. What is not easy is maintain that positive mindset during your proverbial climb.

One might not think that keeping positive would play an important role in wellness, but it really does. Studies by the Society of Nuclear Medicine revealed that depression is linked to a lower flow of blood to your brain. "Individuals in a depressed emotional state have impaired cerebral (brain) blood flow,” explained Omer Bonne, head of inpatient psychiatry and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel.

“Currently, clinical psychiatry is based almost solely on subjective observer-based judgment. Our findings suggest that objective imaging evaluations could support subjective clinical decisions.”€ he said. 

It may take practice to see the glass as half-full.  

Take small steps to start off. For example, before the end of each day pick one thing about that day that you are thankful for or that made you happy. To get negative thoughts or feelings out, write them out in a privet journal that they "stay in" and therefore "stay out" of you. Remember, it takes more muscles to frown (which may lead to more wrinkles) than to smile!

References:

Amen DG, Trujillo M, Newberg A, et al. Brain SPECT Imaging in Complex Psychiatric Cases: An Evidence-Based, Underutilized Tool. Open Neuroimag J. (5), 40-48.

Monday Night Tweetchat: Debunking the Myths of Aging

Each Monday, healthcare professional, health-conscious baby-boomers and the caregivers of an elderly loved one, unit via twitter to discuss common health concerns, research, and tips on aging well.  





This Monday, January 20th, 2014, at #nurseup we will be discussing stereotypes of growing older and debunking common myths that come with age. Chat starts promptly at 4pmPT/7pmET and will last approximately one hour.






Here are a few to start us off:

Myth #1: Creaky, Stiff Joints are Unavoidable

Truth: A lack of exercise is what makes achy joints inevitable. When Australian researchers at the Monash University Medical School looked at women ages 40 to 67, they found that those who exercised at least once every two weeks for 20 minutes or more had more cartilage in their knees.


Myth #2: Bones Become Fragile And Posture Becomes Hunched

Truth: Osteoporosis is definitely more common in older people, but it's also preventable with proper nutrition and exercise. A study of females over 100 years of age found that only 56 percent had osteoporosis, and their average age at diagnosis was 87. Not too shabby. 


Myth #3: Old Age Kills Sex Drive

Truth: Impotence and a reduced sex drive are related to normally preventable or manageable medical conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, or depression. The solution is keeping yourself fit. Actually, something as simple as performing strength training exercises a few times a week can improve your sex life. Terrie B. Ginsberg, D.O. of the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, interviewed hundreds of people age 60 and over who lived in independent living facilities and found that about 60 percent were having regular sexual experiences.


My name is Leah Korkis and I will be your host. I am a nurse, caregiver, and founder of Healthy Now and Later. I look forward to getting to know you and joining you in your journey to living well, eating well, loving well, to ultimately age well. Hope to see you Monday! 

Home-Based Healthcare: The Rise of Aging in Place

William Jackson is in his third year of medical school at Stanford, doing his first clinical rotation. He is told to look into the case of an elderly man with advanced lymphoma. The patient is weak and near death; his bone marrow overtaken by cancer. The supervising oncologist has ordered a course of chemotherapy using a very toxic drug. Jackson feels certain that the treatment will kill the patient though it does not appear that the family understands this as they continue to insist on treatment. Like a buck from minor league challenging a professional athlete, Jackson appeals the decision, but a panel of doctors declines to intervene. Well, Jackson thinks, if it has to be done, I will do it myself. He mixes the drug and administers it. The patient cries, “That hurts!” A few days later, the man’s bed is empty. Jackson leaves the room with his fists clenched.

Years later, he still believes he killed that patient. Reflecting on the experience, he commented, “I was appalled by how we care for—more like, fail to care about—people who are near the end of life. We literally treat them to death.”

Here are the facts: from 1970 to 2009, spending on health care in the U.S. rose by just over 9 percent annually, creating fiscal havoc. Then in 2009, 2010, and 2011, health-care spending increased by less than 4 percent a year. Sure, the recession  had something to do with it, though several recent studies have found that the recession is not the whole story. One such study, by the Harvard University economists David Cutler and Nikhil Sahni, estimates that “structural changes” in our health-care system account for more than half of the slowdown.

In a sense, William Jackson is one of those changes. He is a leader in a growing movement of individuals who advocate for home-based care, which represents a fundamental change in the way we care for people who are chronically ill. The idea is simple: rather than wait until people get sick and need hospitalization, a multidisciplinary team visits them at home, coordinates health-related services, and tries to nip problems early.

For years, many people in medicine have understood that late-life care for the chronically sick is not only expensive but also ineffective or inhumane. For years, the system seemed impervious to change. Recently, however, health-care providers have begun to realize that the status quo is what Jackson calls a “burning platform”: a system that is expensive and inefficient. As a result, new home-based programs have started popping up in the market. Such companies and organizations have created new vocabulary in healthcare such as, “age in place” or “die with dignity”.

With his 65th birthday coming up, Jackson will soon qualify for Medicare himself. His wife wishes he would slow down, though fe refuses. “That would be like spiritual suicide right now,” he told me, “because there is so much going on. I’m more hopeful all the time. We’ve rolled the rock all the way to the top of the hill, and now we have to run to keep up as it rolls down the other side.”

Tell me: What is your perception of "aging in place" or to "die with dignity"? 

Tips for the Sandwich Generation Caregiver

"More than 50 million Americans support themselves, their children and are becoming the primary caregiver for an aging parent. This growing group, known as the “Sandwich Generation”, faces the financial and emotional burdens of caring for multiple generations. As parents age and require more assistance and care, it may be time to investigate options." - Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio

As a caregiver, it's equally as important to care for yourself. The Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio offers four tips for sandwich generation caregivers to obtain balance between taking care of their children and their older loved ones. 

Regardless of what holiday it is, here are 10 gifts to give yourself year round. 

New Norms: A Short Story

It was a quiet night. The full moon cast mysterious shadows across the empty streets.

A woman lay next to her husband, her eyes gazing into the swirling darkness above her. Slowly she pulled the covers back, put on her robe, wondered into the hallway and followed the stair railing down into the kitchen. With a long sigh, the woman light a few candles and took out several bowls, flour, eggs, and butter.  

The husband upstair slept soundly and loudly. He took a deep breath in of cinnamon and opened his eyes. He quickly pulled the covers back, put on his robe, and followed the smell down to the kitchen. The wife poured him a couple fingers of scotch to help him go back to sleep as they sat in the candlelight.

Instead of getting him tired, it only brought to memory the dream he had that night. He remembered that he was in the wings on a theatre being dressed and made up to go on stage, though he had no idea what play this was. He kept asking and the lady of his dream would only say, 'you'll be ok, you'll be ok'. She then gave him a little push and just as he walked out on stage he woke up to the smell of the exact same cookies his mother used to make. He went on to tell about how his mother would make these cookies year after year and he couldn't recall a time when he had ever thanked her. He thought back, back, and he couldn't remember a single time when he had.

They sat down in the kitchen while the second batch of cookies baked. The wife said she had similar dreams to this. She was supposed to go out and sing in Church but had no idea what song. She was walking down the isles of the Church, perspiring, though people around her said, 'it'll be ok, it'll be ok'. Just as someone said, 'it will come to you', she woke up.

The husband and wife became to wonder if these dreams of terror and uncertainty had a meaning. They wondered together about their children who had all moved away, if they were just fine. As empty nesters in the 50s, they were now living just the two of them. No, they thought, their children were ok. All happy, healthy, and successful in their own endeavors. Though, as new parents they were recall being terrified of not knowing what to do with the small infant, or the teenager, or the college bound young adult. In fact, sometime now they even wonder what to do as empty nesters.

They realized then, all the new norms they had overcome over the years: moving, job hopping, children, etc. Along the way they worried about the next steps, and yet somehow they made it through ok.

Are You A "Healthy Ager"?

A new study finds that exercise among older adults helps ward off depression, dementia and other health problems, such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

The researchers found that exercise increased the odds of healthy aging as much as sevenfold. Even better news, it's never too late to start: Even adults who begin exercising later in life could increase their odds of healthy aging threefold.

The report was published online Nov. 25, 2013 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

"In a growing elderly population, it is important to encourage healthy aging. Physical activity is effective in maintaining health in old age," said lead researcher Mark Hamer, from the department of epidemiology and public health at University College London, in England. "Encouraging physical activity in older adults is of benefit, and small changes are also linked to healthier aging." 

Samantha Heller, a senior clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City, said it's no secret that physical activity and exercise are good for us. "What this study emphasizes is that the 'I'm too old' excuse doesn't fly, because it is never too late to get your fanny off the couch and out the door for some exercise," she said.

The benefits of exercise include improved bone, muscle, cardiovascular and organ health. Even better circulation and brain benefits like an increase in communication between neurons. In fact Heller confirmed that exercise may slow the brain tissue loss associated with aging and mental decline.

"The question we face now is, How do we motivate and support people of all ages to get moving and keep moving? There is an undeniable resistance among non-exercisers to the notion of motion," Heller said. "On an individual level, we can gently insist that family and friends join us in regular walks, a dance or yoga class, a game of tag, or an exercise DVD."

Partnering with someone is a real motivator or even investing money so the money isn't "lost" if the membership or equipment goes untouched. 

For the study, Hamer and his colleagues collected data on nearly 3,500 people with an average age of 64 who participated in the English Longitudinal Study of Aging. The researchers kept track of their exercise, along with serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema and Alzheimer's disease. They also monitored the participants' mental health and physical strength. 

Over eight years, almost one in 10 participants became active and 70 percent remained active. The others stayed inactive or became inactive.

By the end of the study, almost 40% of the participants developed a chronic medical condition, almost 20% were depressed and one-third had a disability.

1 in 5, however, was considered by the researchers to be a "healthy ager," an obvious association being between healthy aging and exercise. 

The researchers found that people who partook in moderate or vigorous physical activity at least once a week were 3-4 times more likely to be healthy agers, compared with those who remained inactive. People who were active at the start of the study were 7 times more likely to be healthy agers than people who were inactive and remained so. 

The CDC recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderately intense exercise a week, or 1 hour and 15 minutes of vigorously intense exercise, along with two or more days of muscle strength training. If you're not already, this may be a great New Years Resolution (*hint* hint*).    

Reference:
Hamer, M., Lavoie, K., Bacon, S. (2013). Taking up physical activity in later life and healthy ageing: The English longitudinal study of ageing. Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2013-092993

Caregivers: 10 Gifts to Give Yourself This Holiday Season

The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel you have little control over the situation or you’re in over your head. As the season for gift giving quickly approaches, take the time this year to give these ten gifts to yourself. They will not only make for a more enjoyable Holiday Season, but may also rejuvenate you into the New Year.

1. Take time for you
Take at least 30 minutes a day to do what you enjoy. Be it reading a book, go for a walk, or just sit in the tub, setting aside 30 minutes to decompress will do wonders. 

2. Start a Journal 
A journal is often a great way to release pent up emotions and clear swirling thoughts. This journal can be in the form of a public blog, a notebook "for-you-eyes-only". Whichever you prefer, the important thing is that you are able to relinquish some burden onto paper. Abraham Lincoln often did this; writing down his frustrations with another individual in the form of a letter and never sending them. 

3. Indulge in one of life's simple pleasures
Do you enjoy fresh cut flowers? Purchase or cut some. Do you enjoy the sound of rain or the crackling of a fireplace? Search for it on YouTube. These simple pleasures can give you a smile or allow you to let out a sigh, they are much worth it. 

4. Join a community group of caregivers either online or in person
Caregiver communities are not only a way to get you out of the house, but they also get you moving, provide a social outlet, and reduce feelings of isolation. Online groups offer the convince of touching base with people from all around the world with similar interests or problems on your own time, through email, websites, message boards, and social media. To start, join me each Monday at 4pmPT/7pmPT on Twitter at #Nurseup.  

5. Play a song from your youth
Just last night I heard the song, "Wind Beneath my Wings" by Bette Midler. To my husbands surprise, and my own, I couldn't stop myself from moving and singing along to all the lyrics. These songs not only bring back memories, but bring an uncanny joy.  

6. As for help or say "yes" when someone offers to help
Asking or accepting help is far from a sign of weakness, rather it's the sign of balance. Allowing for others to step in will create a tight-knit community of support for you and your loved on. If it takes a village to raise a child, how many does it take to care for an aging loved one?  

7. Visit with friends. 
If it is difficult to leave the house, invite friends over to visit with you over coffee, tea, or dinner. It’s important that you interact with others.

8.  Set up a regular check-in. 
Ask a family member, friend, or volunteer from your church or senior center to call you on a set basis (every day, weekly, or how ever often you'd like). This person can help you spread status updates and coordinate with other family members.

9. Find the silver lining. 
Think about the ways caregiving has made you stronger or how it’s brought you closer to person you’re taking care of or to other family members. Think about how caregiving allows you to give back and show your love. This can be used with other areas too. Make it a practice to make it a conscious decision to see the glass half full. 

10. Field-trip 
Some people find that enjoying nature and outdoor activities is very rejuvenating, or they stimulate their senses by visiting a museum, attending a concert, or taking a cooking class. What works for you? Invite friends or join a tour guide. These "field-trips" may be a nice monthly treat. 

Interview with McDermott Footcare

I'm please to announce and introduce our partnership with McDermott Footcare. Founder Terry McDermott is a Certificate in Advanced Nursing Foot Care and Diabetic Foot Care. Her blog is saturated with expert advice and knowledge about padding for bunions, reducing corns and callouses,  footwear assessment, diabetic foot care, and more. 

On October 13th, 2014, McDermott Footcare interviewed Leah Korkis, RN, the nurse-entrepreneur owner of Healthy Now and Later. You can find this interview on the McDermott Footcare Blog. 

Click the first link below to find out how Healthy Now and Later got started, how Leah Korkis views optimal heath, and what her future plans are for the site. 

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