Aging Resources
Tips to Thrive During the Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching and with that comes food, family, and fun! We found a great article listing "11 tips for helping seniors stay healthy during the holiday season" that has some great advice! I wanted to highlight the tip to "Stay Hydrated"...
What is Bingocize®?
I was recently looking at some research on Fall Prevention when I came across a grant impact summary by AltaPointe Health Systems. Under the "Lessons Learned" section, I read about an evidence based program that I personally had not heard of before: "Know the...
Oldest Living Woman in Abilene Celebrated 107 Years!
Abilene resident Mabel Reynolds turned 107 years old this week! Hearing that about Mabel's big milestone and that she loved receiving cards, Abilene Christian School elementary students made cards for Mabel to help her celebrate. Big Country Homepage covered her...
Benefits of Golf for Older Adults
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to play golf in a tournament benefiting Houses for Healing held by the Big Country Home Builders Association. As I looked around at the other competitors, I couldn't help but notice the wide range of ages. One of my teammates was 73...
Area Agency on Aging an Amazing Asset
Sarah Carey with the Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas spoke to our Caregiver Support group this week, and I was just blown away by the amount of resources and help they provide free of cost. Each time I speak with them, I learn about something new. One of...
Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health by Dr. Heather Sandison
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Copyright 2024 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer's and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our...
Empowering Elderly in Healthcare Settings
The Pruett Gerontology Center's Aging Simulation includes activities that help students understand how older adults are sometimes perceived as stereotypes instead of valued individuals. The goal is to make students more aware of their own perceptions while working...
What Should College Students Know About Wills?
By: Jazilyn TorresUpon growing up, you may have heard of “wills*.” Do you have a will created already? Have you seen or asked anyone in your family if they have a will created? Creating a will is crucial for several reasons, all of which contribute to ensuring that an...
A Nap A Day
Reading through the article by ScienceDaily titled "A nap a day keeps the high blood pressure at bay" was an intriguing read learning about not only the benefit of having a boost of energy and waking up in a better mood, but also the benefit of reducing high blood...
Medical Alert Products: Who Should Use Them?
Someone in the Caregiver Support Group sent us a message about this group called Tech-Enhanced Life and how they wrote about ways technology was able to be used in the context of aging. I found an article in the group discussing the different kinds of medical alert...
Other Helpful Links
Aging Services – Department of Health and Human Services website
Alzheimer’s Association – National homepage
Area Agency on Aging – The Abilene resource through the West Central Texas Council of Governments.
Meaningful Activities – Explore how music, art and pet visits can improve quality of life experiences.
Texas Silver-Haired Legislature – Advocates for Seniors through Public Policy
Age Wave – Understanding the effects of an aging population
Regrets of the Dying – five most common regrets shared by those faced with dying