TO YOUR HEALTH YOUNG AT HEART, AGING WELL ...continued from p. 15 might be coming up on 70 years old, but I have the mind and body of a 50-year-old,” Bolin said. Yep, this vivacious lady does have a neurosurgeon – and a few other surgeons as well. Although Bolin is in excellent physical condition, she has endured a number of medical procedures, the most recent being rotator cuff surgery. Just one of those surgeries might have put a less determined person out of commission for weeks, but not Bolin, who has refused to let them interfere with her active lifestyle any more than necessary. Rather than bemoaning what she can’t do, Bolin concentrates on what she can do during her recovery. For instance, after her last surgery – and with her arm in a sling – she modified her exercise routine so she could continue to cycle
and lead her yoga classes. “After surgery, so many people are not motivated to do anything. I wanted to keep going and be with other people,” Bolin said. “Part of it was the social aspect, which helps you heal quicker, especially if you can follow your routine. You’ve just got to keep moving even if it’s just walking and interacting with other people.” Connecting with other people is a high priority in Photos courtesy of Sally Bolin Bolin’s quest to stay active At nearly 70 years old, Sally Bolin and young at heart. enjoys life to the fullest. Bolin is al“Life isn’t just about ways up for a challenge and doesn’t let us, it’s about others too,” age keep her from trying new things. she said.
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Bolin also doesn’t wait for others to initiate activities, or for opportunities to come to her. She’s often the one putting the social agenda together. Trips to China, South Africa, England, France and Ireland have happened because she did the research, found some great deals and invited her friends along for some amazing adventures. Seven months ago, Bolin added another focus to her life when she became a first-time grandmother to her grandson, Kole. The baby and his parents live in Utah, and Bolin plans to travel there as frequently as she can.
“I’ve always looked forward to change,” Viers said. “I’m spontaneous and I like to try lots of different things.” After the pandemic surfaced, Viers retired from her lifelong career as a dental hygienist. “I’d probably still be working if it wasn’t for the pandemic. My job was considered one of the most dangerous jobs at the time,” she said. The fact that Viers’s daughter, Shelli Cottingham, an interior designer and owner of DECORgeous, had been urging Viers to come work with her made the move even more appealing. Using her creative and organizational skills to help Cottingham grow her business makes Viers happy. It also gives her a sense of relevance, something she believes is extremely important for anyone who wants to age well. By relevance, Viers means staying