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September 5, 2017

Laugh Yourself Healthy

  “I have always felt that laughter in the face of reality is probably the finest sound there is and will last until the day when the game is called on account of darkness. In this world, a good time to laugh is any time you can.” – Linda Ellerbee We’ve all heard the old... Read More

August 21, 2017

The Importance of Nutrition in Keeping Your Brain Healthy

  As part of the human body, your brain benefits from all you do to keep your body fit and healthy – exercise and eating well are both essential elements in maintaining a sharp mind. A new study, recently published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, found that older adults who had diets... Read More

August 7, 2017

The Dangers of Loneliness and How to Combat It

  The older we get, the greater our risk of becoming isolated. We may no longer go to a job. Health issues may isolate us. Our spouse and friends may have passed away. According the 2010 U.S. Census, 28 percent of people age 65 and older live alone, accounting for approximately 11 million older Americans.... Read More

July 20, 2017

Mindfulness Gaining Recognition for Its Powerful Healing Potential

  Mindfulness is a powerful practice of bringing one’s nonjudgmental attention to experiences, thoughts and feelings that are occurring in the present moment. While many use the terms mindfulness and meditation interchangeably, they aren’t exactly the same. Many consider mindfulness to be a type of meditation. Mindfulness, for the purposes of this article, is about... Read More

July 3, 2017

How to Retain Independence as We Age

  One of the biggest fears people say they have about growing older is losing their independence, either due to illness, physical limitations, or simply an aging body that doesn’t perform as well as it used to. Freedom to live our lives the way we choose is part of the American dream. To ensure that... Read More

June 20, 2017

Physical Activity May Be Able to Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s

  Most people are aware of the benefits of regular physical activity. Not only does exercise help maintain a healthy weight and keep a body strong and fit, it has been shown to decrease your risk for a number of diseases, including heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes and osteoporosis, just to name a few.... Read More

June 5, 2017

Increase in Cataract Surgeries One of the Biggest Factors in Increased Years of Independence among Seniors

  Few conditions of aging erode an older person’s independence faster than losing their eyesight. As people age, they are far more likely to be affected by conditions that dramatically reduce – or completely eliminate – their ability to see. According to many estimates, two-thirds of those who are legally blind are seniors who lost... Read More

May 5, 2017

People Who Fulfilled Their Dreams Later in Life

  May is Older Americans Month and we’d like to take a moment to recognize those seniors – Americans and otherwise – who didn’t let age get in the way of their hopes and desires. We recently discussed the dangers of ageism. These courageous individuals demonstrate that age is no barrier to achieving one’s deepest... Read More

April 20, 2017

Don’t Let Age Keep You from Being an Organ Donor

  April is National Donate Life Month. In our last blog post, we discussed the importance of planning ahead to help ensure your end-of-life medical wishes are honored. Part of making end-of-life decisions includes whether or not to be an organ donor. While this is a very personal decision, 95 percent of American adults support... Read More

April 5, 2017

Plan Ahead to Ensure Medical Wishes are Honored

  Julie rushed to the hospital after learning her father, Paul, had been admitted after falling and suffering a traumatic brain injury. When she arrived, Paul was lying unconscious in the ICU on a ventilator and numerous IVs. He awakened for a moment and reached out to her. They grabbed each other’s hands and then... Read More