You wake up, look outside, and notice a hazy sky. Maybe you smell smoke. You have a walk planned, a fitness class, or yard work to do. How do you know whether it’s safe to go outside? What Is the AQI and What Should I Do at Each Level? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is
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According to the National Council on Aging: When one unexpectedly falls, there can be an initial rush of panic, fear, and anxiety. The body’s “fight or flight” response kicks in: stress hormones are released and heart rate increases. You may or may not feel pain; your nervous system may initially block your pain response. In
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Make Your Next Doctor Visit More Effective and Satisfying Have you ever left the doctor’s office and realized as you drove away that you forgot to ask a critical question or that you didn’t really understand what the doctor explained about your most recent medical test? You are most certainly not alone. As a physical
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This is the first installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Later topics will include: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From Afar, and Navigating the Caregiver Journey: Resources and Practical
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What is Care Management? Geriatric Care Managers Advocate for Older Adults — and Their Caregivers. Can Care Management Help You? Are you part of the Sandwich Generation caring simultaneously for your aging parents and your children? Do your aging parents live far away making the logistics of managing their care challenging? You are not alone.
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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“People age 65 and older make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, but account for 34 percent of all prescription medication use and 30 percent of all over-the-counter medication use.” -American Public Health Association August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. An overdose is when a person has taken too much of one drug,
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According to the CDC, over 3.4 million Americans 40 years of age and older are legally blind. Some of the most common causes of blindness in America include diabetes, glaucoma, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Eye health is an important component to overall health and wellbeing. For adults who wish to age in place, eye
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month with the goal of not only raising awareness to sexual assault and violence, but ultimately preventing it. This year, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center shared the message that asking for consent is a normal and neccessary part of sex (and any sexual acts). Sexual assault is not isolated
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