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DISCLAIMER: This article contains information that is intended to help the readers be better informed regarding exercise and health care. It is presented as general advice on health care. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs. Before beginning any new exercise program it is recommended that you seek medical advice from your personal physician. This article is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of a licensed physician. The reader should consult with their … [Read more...]
Winter Wellness
Winter brings colder weather and many health threats. Cold and flu viruses thrive at this time of year and can be dangerous for aging adults, as well as infants and individuals with weakened immune systems. Colder weather and less daylight influences mental health, too. Let's discuss a few habits we can practice to strengthen our immune systems and overall well-being in winter. As we age, our immune system weakens. Healthcare providers recommend getting a flu shot annually, which may help … [Read more...]
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 few remaining rural properties nearby, naming various neighbors and friends he used to be surrounded by. "They've all died," he mused. "I'm the only one … [Read more...]
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 our society has placed on buying things. The same question Dr Seuss's character, the Grinch asked himself comes to mind: "Maybe Christmas, he … [Read more...]
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 many forms and skill levels, and it can be modified to fit individual needs. Some practices can even be done in the comfort of your own home. Yoga can lead to a healthier mind and body. In daily life, we … [Read more...]