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Keeping Your Blood Sugar In Check Could Lower Your Risk for Alzheimer’s
Brain Scientists have discovered a new reason to control your blood sugar levels: it could help lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This podcast talks about how the risk for dementia is elevated about twofold in people who have diabetes or metabolic...
Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2019
Why Asbestos Cancer Riddles the Senior Community As our bodies and minds age, there are a number of things we start to seamlessly factor into our daily routines. Writing checklists, bringing a sweater, buying more supportive shoes, having spare glasses and the list...
My Takeaways from the “Bringing the Generations Back Together” ACU Summit Pathway
I had the great privilege of attending a few sessions from the ACU Summit Pathway Series "Bringing the Generations Back Together" today presented by Holly Catterton Allen and Wilson McCoy The following is my takeaways from the first three sessions. My Background I...
Festive Fall Activities for Older Adults
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder! It is almost Fall! With the arrival of Fall comes the opportunity for wholesome & life enriching activities. Here are some ideas of activities you can enjoy this Fall! We hope you remember to have...
Does your attitude have an effect on how long you will live?
Want to live forever? Or at least for a VERY long time? New studies done by the Boston University School of Medicine clinical research psychologist Lewina Lee, show that optimism may be the trick to achieving this well sought after goal. A large scale study indicates...
Memory problems
Older adults often worry about memory decline as they age. It is important to inform the doctor about changes affecting daily living. For example, tell the doctor that you are having problems with remembering short term events or thinking clearly. The doctor will most...
Advance Directives
Advance directives are specific written instructions to inform others of what type of care would be preferred if a person is critically ill or dying. There are two types of advance directives: Living Will- A living will records a person's end-of-life wishes for...
Supporting a Loved One at the Doctor
Before the appointment: Ask your loved one for permission if they would be comfortable with you going to the doctor with them. Help prepare a list of questions or concerns to ask the doctor. List any recent changes in your health to give the doctor an updated health...
Moving to Assisted Living
One of the hardest decisions older adults face is whether to live with assistance or to continue living independently. Have a conversation with the doctor can help you make the right decision based on your current health status. Choose a doctor that you trust and are...
Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults
Prior to traveling, whether overseas or not, make sure that vaccinations stay up to date, as well as scheduling a visit with a medical provider.. Here are a few tips on traveling safety: Stay up to date on vaccinations- Some shots require to be taken up to 6 weeks...