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Musical Memories
When I was a child I remember that my dentist played soft rock. It was a huge contrast to the classical music my mother played at home and I soaked up those notes and lyrics like a sponge, excitedly anticipating dental visits. As an adult I will hear an old song on the radio and
Brain Health & Wellness
“Every 65 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease in the United States,” says the Alzheimer’s Association. That fact is equally surprising and frightening to me. My great grandmother Doris was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease many years ago. I remember her as a charming and generous woman. I recall that she let my sisters and I play
Heat Awareness
Ready for a Warm Up? As summer quickly approaches, heat safety is important. Even if you live in a cooler climate, the change in weather can negatively affect your body if you aren’t properly prepared for warmer temperatures. Last September during a period of high temperatures, 6 older adults in the San Francisco and San
Be Well With Better Hearing & Speech
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, age-related hearing loss or presbycusis is a gradual decrease in hearing that occurs with age and can start as early as a person’s thirties or forties. High frequency sounds which include speech sounds are the first to suffer. Because it occurs gradually, though, many adults don’t immediately
A Look at Women’s Eye Health & Safety
If you were asked to describe your surroundings, what would you talk about? Would you describe the way it looked? No matter where you are, the only way to visually describe your surroundings is if you have healthy eyes to see them. Have you considered your eye health, lately? According to national non-profit Prevent Blindness,
Occupational Therapy
The Role of an Occupational Therapist Someone who is aging, suffering from an illness or recovering from an injury may have difficulty taking care of their own daily needs. They may benefit from working with various healthcare professionals. For example, they may receive care from occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, nurses, caregivers, doctors, social
Nutrition Prep
This month I’ve discussed getting daily nourishment from healthful food and water. I’ve also acknowledged that age-related factors and other health concerns may hinder our nutritional goals. On my personal wellness journey, I sought guidance from my primary care provider after struggling with constant allergy symptoms and digestive discomfort. He suggested an elimination diet and
Nutrition For You
This month Be Active Be Well focuses on National Nutrition Month. Nutrition is defined as the act or process of nourishing or being nourished, according the Merriam-Webster. To nourish is to offer more than just bread and water, or a drive-through burger. Nourishment provides the proper variety of healthful foods, and water, to promote overall