Aging Resources

What is Bingocize®?

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...

Benefits of Golf for Older Adults

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...

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...

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