Dr. Kristen at Care More Chiropractic

Each year, I take time to pause, reflect, and choose a single word to guide me through the year ahead. This practice, inspired by the book One Word by Jon Gordon, helps me focus on growth that’s intentional, not overwhelming. After much reflection, my word for 2026 is ELEVATE . This word came to me as a natural continuation of 2025’s word, Abundance . Last year was about creating space and recognizing blessings. This year, I’m feeling called to rise — to lift what already exists to a higher level: my energy, my habits, my purpose, and the way I serve others.Elevating My Life I’m focusing on the everyday choices that create peace and alignment — prioritizing rest, moving with joy, and practicing gratitude even when life gets busy. Elevating my life means choosing quality over quantity and embracing growth that feels grounded, not rushed. Elevating My Family At home, “elevate” means being more present, celebrating small wins, and infusing our days with laughter, adventure, and conn...

Today, I want to share something that’s both eye-opening and incredibly important for anyone 55 or older — or for those who love someone in that age group. Here’s the fact that stopped me in my tracks: 42% of people age 55 and older who experience a fall will pass away due to injuries from that fall. Let that sink in for a moment. Almost half. Now, I don’t share this to scare you, but to empower you. Because the truth is, many falls are preventable — and there are steps we can take today to lower the risks and keep you, or the people you love, safer and stronger. Why Falls Are So Dangerous After 55 Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults. But why are they so devastating as we age? Here are a few reasons: Weakened bones – Conditions like osteoporosis make fractures more likely. A simple fall can mean a broken hip, which is one of the toughest injuries to recover from. Slower healing – As we age, our bodies don’t bounce back as quickly. What might have...