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Senior Loneliness
I remember sitting with my husband’s grandfather, affectionately referred to as Nonno, eating salami sandwiches and drinking homemade wine. His once country ranch and vineyard was being taken over by new housing developments as the city outgrew its borders and expanded into what used to be open farmland. Nonno pointed with his cane to the
Time is a Gift
Are you just plain tired of buying gifts that don’t seem to be appreciated? Are you on a fixed-income? Do your grandchildren and loved ones seem to have every toy/gift invented? Consumerism and Christmas have become a hand-in-hand relationship. Stores stock Christmas decor and merchandise immediately after Halloween, intending to cash in on the value
Eating Well for the Holidays
Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect on all of the people, experiences and things life has given us that we can be thankful for. Gratitude is good for your health. Holiday foods we don’t regularly eat can quickly become a health risk, though. For a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,
Palliative Care & Hospice
When researching health and aging, there’s a lot of information regarding preventing disease and illness, staying active, and living a healthy lifestyle. But what happens when you are diagnosed with a life threatening illness? You may seek medical treatment right away, and still find yourself needing additional support that exceeds the abilities and capabilities of
Toilet Talk
According to WebMD, over 50% of older Americans struggle with bladder and/or bowel incontinence. This is a highly prevalent health issue that many believe is a normal part of aging. Although it is common in older adults, it can occur at any age and should not simply be accepted as a normal part of aging.
Physical Therapy Facts
In 2017, health care providers across the US wrote more than 191 million prescriptions for opioid pain medication—a rate of 58.7 prescriptions per 100 people. ( Choosept.com) Although opioids have an appropriate time and place for usage, they in no way contribute to improvement of health or recovery. They only mask pain momentarily. The American
Yoga is for You
If I asked you to try yoga, would you consider it? Perhaps you’ve seen images of yoga on television or in magazines that cause you to shake your head, believing it’s not for you. Let me bring to light some yoga practices that can be both doable and beneficial for aging adults. Yoga has
Staying Fit After 50
As a growing number of Americans cross the 50-year milestone, studies show that the overwhelming key to maintaining health and well-being is to keep moving…despite obstacles or physical impairments. Inspiration and Motivation If you have not been athletic for some time, finding inspiration is a good start. Experiment to discover which activities you enjoy and