by Hannah Manning | Nov 12, 2019 | Aging Resources, Uncategorized
A number of studies have linked regular exercise to a lower risk of hip fracture- a potentially disabling or even fatal injury for older adults. Every year, over 300,000 aged 65 or older are hospitalized for a broken hip. A study of more than 77,000 older U.S. Women,...
by Hannah Manning | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by Helen Teague | Jan 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
While you were away on Christmas vacation, we have collected a few news stories of active older adults. She’s 80 years – and you won’t believe what she does every day She’s 92 years – and you will...
by Helen Teague | Nov 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
49 Thanksgiving Verses to Read While the Turkey Roasts Leviticus 22:29: And when you offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to the Lord, offer it of your own free will. 2 Samuel 22:50: Therefore I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among the Gentiles, And sing praises to...
by Helen Teague | Oct 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Do You Know About Silver Alerts? The Silver Alert system—named for seniors’ silver hair—is designed to provide early warning to the public that an elderly person with a condition of mental challenge is missing. The Silver Alert system is modelled after the Amber Alert...
by Helen Teague | Sep 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Flags are flying at half-staff today at ACU. Friday, September 11, 2015 marks the 14-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot...
