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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
Aging Skin Health
Skin is the body’s primary defense system. It serves as a protective barrier from the sun, harmful substances in the environment, bacteria, and other threats. Skin also regulates body temperature and is part of the sensory system. Our skin both protects us from external harm, and supports the life contained within. How it ages is
Sun Protection
I realized something the other day about sun exposure and my skin: It is possible for it to be damaged by the sun even in the shade. I was painting a piece of furniture in the backyard and had positioned myself in the shade. I had my water bottle out, remembering to drink regularly. I