Supplements For Healthy Aging And Ways To Get Healthier As older adults sort through fruits and vegetables in the produce aisle, they are also reaching for dietary supplements in the health food section. Along with maintaining a high level of physical activity, many people are using supplements as another way to stay healthy. According to … Continue reading “Supplements For Healthy Aging And Ways To Get Healthier”
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Age In Place: Growing Older And Happier In Your Own Home
Age In Place: Growing Older And Happier In Your Own Home As the older adult population increases in the United States, new technologies are being developed to make it easier for seniors to maintain their independence. One area of technology that’s exploring innovative ways to help older adults realize their goal of growing older in … Continue reading “Age In Place: Growing Older And Happier In Your Own Home”
Is It Bad To Use Plastics In The Microwave?
Is It Bad To Use Plastics In The Microwave? The microwave oven is the go-to appliance for reheating leftovers from last night’s dinner or takeouts from restaurants. It’s easy to pop the plastic storage container or restaurant container into the microwave, heat up the food and eat from the container. After all, eating food out … Continue reading “Is It Bad To Use Plastics In The Microwave?”
A Harvard Gastroenterologist: Foods To Avoid For Bloating
A Harvard Gastroenterologist: Foods To Avoid For Bloating Do you have an uncomfortable feeling of fullness and gassiness after eating a meal? Do you have a bloated tummy that pushes against your clothes, making you feel miserable? If so, you are not alone. One international study found that 1 in 10 people experience bloating after … Continue reading “A Harvard Gastroenterologist: Foods To Avoid For Bloating”
Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s That You Can Spot
Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s That You Can Spot It’s normal for adults of all ages to have a sudden memory lapse, such as forgetting someone’s name or their PIN number or where they placed their keys. When the adults are over 60 years old, they may probably laugh and say, “I’m having a senior moment.” … Continue reading “Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s That You Can Spot”
Stay Mentally Sharp: 4 Tips From 100-year-old Sisters On How To Stay mentally Sharp As You Age
Stay Mentally Sharp: 4 Tips From 100-year-old Sisters On How To Stay mentally Sharp As You Age Ruth Sweedler said she may be 103 years old, but she does not talk like “an old lady.” Sweedler, who lives in a retirement home in Connecticut, has an excellent memory and is a superb conversationalist on current … Continue reading “Stay Mentally Sharp: 4 Tips From 100-year-old Sisters On How To Stay mentally Sharp As You Age”
Pancreatic Cancer Warning Signs
Pancreatic Cancer Warning Signs Karen Kieran, a retired nurse from Naperville, Illinois, started to suffer severe back pain in 2016 and gradually lost 40 pounds. In 2017, she was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. “I never dreamed I would ever get cancer,” Kiernan said in an interview with the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. “I … Continue reading “Pancreatic Cancer Warning Signs”
Age In Place: Growing Older In Your Own Home
Age In Place: Growing Older In Your Own Home Moving from one home to another is not something older adults want to do on a regular basis. When people over 60 are satisfied with their current living situation, they would prefer to stay where they are as they get older. Aging in place, meaning living … Continue reading “Age In Place: Growing Older In Your Own Home”
Healthy Aging!
Healthy Aging! When people over 60 feel chronic pain, have frequent falls, experience fatigue, or struggle with forgetfulness, it’s common to dismiss their issues as a “normal part of aging.” A lack of response to seniors’ complaints could lead to more health problems and even shorten their life expectancy. Unfortunately, older adults’ health issues routinely … Continue reading “Healthy Aging!”
Thank You To The Bugbee Senior Center For A Wonderful Open House!
Pictured From left to right: Tonya Hoyt, Program Manager The Scotland House Adult Day Care and Wellness, Holly Newcity, Community Liaison Bayada Hospice, Jessica DeGrechie, Divisional Director Bayada Hospice, Richard Williams, Care Coordinator Specialist FCP Live-In, Michelle DiStefano Care Coordinator FCP Live-In, Susan Manley, Volunteer & Activity Coordinator Bugbee Senior Center. FCP Live-In Had A … Continue reading “Thank You To The Bugbee Senior Center For A Wonderful Open House!”