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After thinking about the love your parents have given you and all the sacrifices they’ve made, it’s normal to want nothing but the best for them, too. With that comes the desire for your parents to stay active and independent as they grow older. Below are five of the best ways to make sure your parents remain independent as they age.  1. Motivate and Empower Them  One big obstacle that often gets in the way of living independently is the individual’s mindset. It can be hard to face the physical and mental changes that come with getting older, so it’s important to continue motivating your aging parents to live a healthy lifestyle. Some things you should encourage them to do are:  Visit the doctor regularly  Exercise regularly  Have a balanced diet  Stay on track with medications  Having a solid support group is often motivation

As spring peeks its head around the corner, people all over are ready to get back outside.  Morning jogs and evening walks are among some of the favorite ways to enjoy the spring weather.  With many people looking to exercise and enjoy the fresh air, running is a great place to start. Maybe you are one of those looking to start up running.  You’ve planned out your routine, dusted off your old running shoes, and have determined that you will be a runner.  Or maybe you’ve decided to start off with simple walks.  Either way, YOU ARE READY.  The first week isn’t bad, in fact it's kind of enjoyable.  Week two starts and that’s when you realize that you have aches and pains all over.  Your hips hurt, your legs ache, and your shins have splints. But above all your feet hurt, so you give yourself a few days break.  Those few days turn into weeks, and those weeks turn into a busy schedule where you forget all about