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Giving Thanks Is a Powerful Health Practice

November 6, 2017 —   Traditionally, Thanksgiving was a time to give thanks for the bounty of the harvest and all of life’s blessings. More recently, it has come to mean a time for travel, family get-togethers, and extensive menu planning. Often, the reason behind the season can get lost in the shuffle. But numerous studies have shown that... Read More

Managing Conflict When Caregivers Disagree

October 20, 2017 —   When a loved one requires some outside assistance to manage the challenges of aging, family members – whether it’s grown children, grandchildren or even a spouse – may have some specific ideas on what’s best for the person involved. Often, family members may not agree on the specific approaches to providing needed care. Emotions... Read More

Options Abound for Seniors to Age Safely

October 5, 2017 —   One of the greatest fears people have about growing older is losing their independence. And, to many, the first step of losing their independence is moving into a senior living community. And while the vast majority of seniors want to continue living in their own homes as they age, not all can do so... Read More

Staying Socially Active is Essential to Aging Well

September 20, 2017 —   With summer coming to a close, many people retreat back into their homes to wait out winter’s cold. Especially in older adults, this can lead to isolation and loneliness. But staying connected with family and friends is essential to maintaining our health and well-being. As human beings, we are, by nature, social beings. From... Read More

Exercise May Help Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s

September 5, 2017 —   September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops the disease. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to mitigate our risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Engaging in mentally stimulating activities, eating well and getting enough sleep all help to reduce your risk. Another way to keep your... Read More

Preparing Visitors for a Meeting with Your Loved One Living with Dementia

August 21, 2017 —   Living with dementia may reduce a person’s desire to spend time with others, but socializing remains essential to improving their quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that socialization is a key component in brain health and helping people living with dementia lead more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Because the need to remain connected... Read More

Adverse Reactions from Medications Are on the Rise

August 7, 2017 —   As we age, the more likely we are to be taking multiple medications. While this may seem intuitive, that number of medications seniors are taking may surprise you. More than a third of Americans over the age of 65 take at least five prescription medications, a scenario described as polypharmacy. The typical 75-year-old takes... Read More

How to Prevent – and Recover from – a Stroke

July 20, 2017 —   Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of serious, long-term disability. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. The good news is that, according to the National Stroke Association, up to 80 percent of strokes are preventable. Many of the risk factors... Read More

Tai Chi May Just Be the Perfect Exercise

July 5, 2017 —   As we age, exercise can become more of a challenge as medical conditions or the simple process of aging can stiffen joints, weaken bones and muscles and reduce energy. But it is exactly these things that make exercise so critical as we grow older. Exercise can alleviate many of the conditions an aging body... Read More
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