Dr. Jose Gustavo Valladores, President of the Gerontological Society of Jalisco, addressed a group of older adults in a meeting room at Juntos Contra el Dolor Hospital in the parish of San Bernardo, Mezquitan Country, Guadalajara, a few days ago.
Valladores, a spry, humorous, and fit 75 year old advocated eating less, walking more, sleeping about seven hours, and learning to breath slowly and deeply for a more healthful life.
Dr. Valladores contends we do not need to eat as much as we continue to age. His comments remind me of a movement afloat in senior living in the U.S. called Grind Dining, serving small, elegant portions that are easy to see, easy to consume, and easy to manage, especially for those with arthritis, dementia, etc. Studies show health outcomes with such meals are positive.
Harvard-trained physician and gerontologist Bill Thomas of the Green Project and Eden Alternative has a not to dissimilar approach for aging well that he calls MESH. Move, Eat, Sleep, Heal.
The conversation for wellness in aging continues with this notable consensus among two gerontologists from two different cultures. A return to basics. Wise.
Dra Susana Lua Nava, the founder of the 24/7 palliative care hospital and hospice, was Dr. Valladores’ medical school student 20 years ago.
Wellness Shepherd 
Still inspired to be moving into this field! Looking into graduate programs in Europe now…
(Any advice?)
Hi Cat,
The Silver Tsunami is happening worldwide. Where ever you choose to study will bring you valuable life and work experiences. The Dutch and the Scandinavians have particularly impressive models for care but honestly, you could be anywhere in Italy and you’d see a lot of love energy. So many choices!!
Great advice, by a wise man!