The mission behind the Longevity Center of the Rockies is to help improve the quality of people’s lives as they grow older.

Dr. Ben Magsamen began his medical career in the early 1960s, as an orthopedic surgeon. He is one of the founders of Orthopedic Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has had a lifelong interest in health. His current emphasis is to help people remain independent for as long as possible.

Every client is given a complete evaluation that includes several tests and studies to determine the individual’s health issues. A family medical history is taken, as is a record of one’s exercise and eating habits. Other information we record includes body fat and safety and health risks.

The Longevity Center commonly asks patients to seek out another facility to get the following tests:

• bone density scan
• cardiac stress test
• pulmonary function test
• specialized studies of blood chemistry to determine hormone status

After a complete evaluation of all factors, patients will receive specific recommendations in diet and supplementation and if HRT is appropriate for them.

Those clients specifically seeking an anti-aging program will receive a physical exercise plan, often with the supplementation of human growth hormone (HGH). For many clients, risks for a fall and resulting injury is a serious concern. To prevent falls, the Center recommend clients take yoga or tai chi lessons to gain the physical balance and confidence to not fall as they grow older.

It is important to remember the value of sleep. During the REM stage of sleep, the body produces HGH. Production of this hormone drops in the body after the age of 30 and if a physician has determined an abnormally low level in the client, HRT may be one option.

The Institute recommends mental exercise as another vital component of anti-aging medicine. Another prominent hormone, DHEA, can decrease as we age, and practices such as prayer, meditation and especially transcendental meditation all help the body produce DHEA.

After the client assessment, dietary recommendations are also given.

Before a client is placed on HRT, he or she undergoes medical tests to determine if this kind of supplementation is needed. Additional tests such as cardic stress test, bone density test as well as those specifically designed to determine where a client’s hormone levels are at. Follow-up blood tests are strongly recommended if HRT is prescribed.

Phone: (970) 226-4465 • Website • 3805 S. Centennial Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80526