Aging In Place: Plan for it Deborah Glover was struggling to stay in the Washington Park home in Atlanta that her family had owned since the 1930s. Glover’s husband had died, and a few years later, Glover’s daughter died, leaving Glover all alone. Glover’s health began to decline, and her house fell into disrepair. She … Continue reading “Aging In Place: Plan for it!”
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How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior?
How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior? If there’s one complaint that older adults have in common, it’s a lack of energy. For instance, the activities that older adults had energy for a few years ago may now cause them to run out of steam. Older adults experience tiredness and fatigue primarily due … Continue reading “How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior?”
Senior Tech
Senior Tech Lisa Cini has been designing senior living facilities for over 25 years. So, it wasn’t difficult for her to remodel her Columbus, Ohio, home so that she and her husband, her two teenagers, her 70-something-year-old parents, and her 92-year-old grandmother who had dementia, could all live under one roof. After her grandmother died … Continue reading “Senior Tech”
Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits
Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits Al Roker, the popular weather forecaster on NBC’s Today Show, reached a milestone in his walking routine. Roker, who has chronicled his weight loss journey for the past two decades on the morning show, recently walked more than 10,000 steps a day for 210 days straight. With … Continue reading “Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits”
10 Tips For Better Sleep!
10 Tips For Better SleepI Sleep is essential to our health and our ability to age well. But sometimes, getting a good night’s sleep is not as easy as it sounds. In fact, one study says that 7 out of 10 Americans do not get the type of sleep that makes them feel rested, restored, … Continue reading “10 Tips For Better Sleep!”
Reducing the risk of Dementia
Reducing the risk of Dementia Mopping the floor, washing dishes, and dusting may seem like mundane tasks, but a long-term study says people who frequently do household chores may be reducing their risk of dementia. An international research team discovered that certain activities, such as household chores, exercising, and daily visits to family and friends, … Continue reading “Reducing the risk of Dementia”
Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits
Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits If certain types of cancer run in your family, you may want to start eating slightly green bananas. That’s because the resistant starch in unripe bananas can reduce the risk of some cancers by more than 60 percent, according to a 20-year international study. The Colorectal Adenoma/Carcinoma … Continue reading “Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits”
Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet
Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet Parkinson’s disease poses a challenge to those who are diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder. However, studies are showing that along with medication, there are two important ways to fight the disease: diet and exercise. The Parkinson’s Foundation reports that nearly one million people in the United States are living … Continue reading “Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet”
Diabetes: Tips and Info
Diabetes: Tips and Info Do you stay hungry but feel your food isn’t giving you the energy you need to make it through the day? Do you make frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night? If this is happening to you, you may be at risk for diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead … Continue reading “Diabetes: Tips and Info”
Aging In Place News
Aging In Place News Survey after survey shows that most older adults want to age in place, meaning they want to grow old in their own home instead of moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility. It’s a logical choice for many adults, especially those who have been in their communities for decades … Continue reading “Aging In Place News”