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Attention to Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common ailments in the United States. Most people have heard the term, and the knowledge is that it affects joints and bones. While this has some truth, the term “arthritis” is actually an informal term used to refer to more than 100 different joint diseases. There are many forms
Signs of a Stroke
“Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke and around 800,000 people will have a stroke in the United States this year alone.” —National Stroke Association If strokes are this prevalent in the United States, what can we do to prepare for them? What should we know? What signs can we stay alert
Speaking With Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurosystem disorder that affects movement, according to the Mayo Clinic. Early stages can be subtle and often mistaken for normal aging. As it progresses, individuals will begin to experience tremors, slowed movement or shuffling, rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, and loss of automatic movements such as blinking, smiling, etc.
Nutrition Tips for Parkinson’s Disease
Daniela Dayoub of DFitLife is a health coach, personal trainer, and nutritionist. This month we asked if she would be willing to share some nutritional knowledge. Proper nutrition is vital for all, and this month Daniela focuses on diets tailored to the specific needs of Parkinson’s disease sufferers. Our hope is that this will provide
Age With Grace & Dignity
Kathy Faenzi is a San Francisco Bay Area clinical gerontologist who provides support, comfort and guidance to seniors—and their families—facing the many challenges of aging. When you hire Faenzi Associates, you work directly with Kathy Faenzi and her Care Management Team. As a clinical gerontologist who has spent her career assisting seniors, Kathy meets with
Cancer Awareness
My brother in law worked a career as a UPS driver, and was an antiques-collector, football enthusiast, and friend to many in his spare time. Spending so many years bending, crouching, lifting heavy parcels, climbing in and out of a truck, and being on his feet constantly left a toll on his body so
Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year again: the start of a brand new year. After dusting off the confetti and placing those champagne flute back into the crystal cabinet you see the guilty reminders: that dusty exercise bike you resolved to use three years ago, the sneakers you purchased last year with every intention of joining
Does Your Aging Loved One Need Assistance?
This holiday season are you expecting the same traditions and rituals you’ve done every year with your family and friends? If you have aging relatives, that expectation might be unrealistic. Busy lives can blind us from noticing that our relatives are not functioning as they used to. While we expect the same thing we did