About the Book
Book: A Practical Guide to Healthy Aging: Strategies to Achieve Physical and Mental Health
Author: Andrea Jo Rodgers
Genre: Nonfiction
Release date: November 16, 2024
Embark on a journey to healthy aging!
Would you like to improve your vascular health by lowering your blood pressure, avoiding weight gain, and increasing your aerobic activity level? How about saying goodbye to urinary incontinence and overactive bladder while improving your bowel health? Have you thought about building a healthy framework of muscles, joints, and bones as you sail into middle-age and beyond? Could you benefit from a home exercise program to build bone density and manage osteopenia and osteoporosis? Would you like to keep your youthful appearance, understand your immune system, and learn strategies to improve balance and prevent falls? In A Practical Guide to Healthy Aging: Strategies to Achieve Physical and Mental Health, veteran Doctor of Physical Therapy Andrea Rodgers, who is CAPP-certified in pelvic health by the American Physical Therapy Association, a nationally certified lymphedema therapist, a PORi-certified oncology rehabilitation therapist, emergency medical technician, and a low pressure fitness instructor, expounds upon all these topics and more. Join Andrea as she shares valuable information in this one-of-a-kind book that will aid in your quest towards healthy aging.
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I received a complimentary copy of this book and all opinions given are my own and not an endorsement of all author’s opinions.
Author Interview
What was your process to align your book with your target audience? I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and I specialize in women's health, pelvic floor rehab, osteoporosis, oncology rehab, and orthopedics. Over the years, many patients suggested I put my knowledge into book form. I decided to focus on sharing topics most suited towards middle age and up.
What was the most challenging part of writing your book?The most challenging part of writing my book was finding the time to write it! I wanted to make sure each topic was easy to understand for the average person and not filled with confusing medical terms and jargon. I wrote several other books while working on this one, but I finally buckled down and found the time to finish it.
What was the most enjoyable part of writing your book?The most enjoyable part of writing my book was knowing that the information could help people with a wide range of problems as well as those who wish to remain healthy as they get older. Some of the topics included in the book include urinary incontinence/overactive bladder, constipation, osteoporosis, muscle flexibility, and joint pain. Other areas that are covered include how to keep your youthful appearance, understanding your immune system, embracing spiritual wellness, and learning strategies to improve balance and prevent falls. I loved being able to share the things I have learned over the years and truly hope they aid people.
Was your writing process spontaneous as it came to you or very planned and organized? My writing process for this book was quite planned out and organized. I made a list of topics I wanted to make sure to cover, decided on the order in which I wanted to discuss them, and then wrote a first draft. I researched each area with the goal of adding evidence-based research for appropriate topics.
How many books do you personally own? I own hundreds of books on a large variety of topics. Some are non-fiction, dealing with physical therapy and health-related topics as well as books about emergency medical services (I have been a volunteer emergency medical technician for over 35 years and have written five books about my inspirational experiences). Other books are Christian-oriented covering topics such as miracles, angels, and the like. I also love reading romances. I pass along many of them after I read them, but I keep my favorites. I also have many of the old classics, like Pride and Prejudice, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Tom Sawyer.
About the Author
Andrea Jo Rodgers holds a clinical doctorate in physical therapy and has worked as a physical therapist for 30 years. She is CAPP-certified in pelvic health by the American Physical Therapy Association, a nationally certified lymphedema therapist, a PORi-certified oncology rehabilitation therapist, and a low pressure fitness instructor. She also specializes in orthopedics, osteoporosis, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Writing is one of her passions, and she is the award-winning author of numerous inspirational books. She has served as a volunteer emergency medical technician on her town’s rescue squad for 38 years and has responded to 10,000 first aid and fire calls. She enjoys reading, day trips, and savoring a cup of green tea. She lives with her family on the east coast.
More from Andrea Jo
Aging can be defined as the process of growing old. The key to graceful aging is to stay in good health as the years slip by. One of the best ways to do this is to be proactive. What you do today can help ensure better health tomorrow.
People often start to think about aging when something goes amiss. Perhaps they develop an ache or pain that lingers: a stiff neck, an achy back, or painful hips and knees. They may receive a diagnosis that forces them to confront their health head-on, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol, obesity, or perhaps even cancer.
I’ve worked as a clinical Doctor of Physical Therapy in both the hospital and outpatient setting for thirty years. During this time, I’ve helped people with wellness initiatives as well as various health problems. I’m CAPP-certified in pelvic health by the American Physical Therapy Association, a nationally certified lymphedema therapist, a PORi-certified oncology rehabilitation therapist, and a certified low pressure fitness instructor. During my 38 years as a volunteer emergency medical technician (EMT) with my local rescue squad, I’ve assisted countless people in times of medical crisis. The goal of this book is to share pearls of wisdom that I’ve learned from my experiences as a physical therapist and EMT.
Some may be reading this book to stay healthy as you get older. Others may be looking for ideas to improve your current condition. Perhaps you are looking to build muscle and bone strength, improve flexibility, or choose a healthier lifestyle with respect to diet and exercise. Or maybe you wish to stop leaking urine or say goodbye to constipation and countless hours in the bathroom.
Do you think wellness simply means freedom from disease? Well, it includes much more than that. Wellness can be defined as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. Wellness serves as a cornerstone towards the vision of healthy aging. Wellness constitutes a dynamic process of change and growth in which individuals actively become aware of healthy choices and consciously make a decision to choose them. It’s a balanced lifestyle which encourages physical and mental health and well-being. Wellness emphasizes the mind, body, and spirit. Wellness means being proactive about staying healthy as you get older. It involves using available knowledge and tools to achieve optimal health. Many of the chapters in this book focus on different areas of wellness as a means to strive towards healthy aging. My goal is that each of you stay active, embark on a journey of wellness, and enjoy your middle age and golden years in good mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Andrea Jo is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card!!
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