Laughter Yoga + Exercise Improves Mental Health, Aerobic Endurance

Incorporating laughter yoga into a physical activity program could improve older adults’ mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise. In this Georgia State University study, older adults residing in four assisted-living facilities participated in a moderate-intensity group exercise program called LaughActive that incorporates playful simulated laughter...

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Most People With Vascular Dementia Not Yet Diagnosed (Video)

Dementia, including vascular dementia, affects 47 million people worldwide and this number will treble by 2050. Currently, only around half of those in high income countries, and one in ten or less in low and middle income countries have received a diagnosis. Expanding coverage of services for increasing numbers of...

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Managing Caregiver Burnout – Caregiving from Burden to Opportunity

5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Are you a family caregiver to a loved one? Many are. In fact, nearly 40 million Americans are caregivers. Six in 10 are employed while juggling caregiving. And a surprising 25% of family caregivers are Millennials. Many suffer caregiver burnout. The Eliza Foundation has...

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Your Caregiving Opportunity – Episode 1

Caregiving Opportunity This is the first in a 30-Day Family Caregiver Support Series. Consider this your moment of zen before you start your caregiving day. Each day I will provide hints and tips to make you a better caregiver, prepare for your own aging, and take care of your health....

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5 SURPRISING THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT SENIOR SEX (Video)

5 SURPRISING THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT SENIOR SEX My father died in 1969 at 49 years old. Mom was a couple of years younger. She chose not to remarry. This left her in a bind. She liked to dance. In fact, she went dancing three nights a week into her...

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Caffeine Health Effects-Women Drinking Coffee Have Reduced Dementia

36 Percent Reduction in the Risk of Dementia over 10 years Caffeine health effects positive in new study. Higher caffeine intake in women is associated with reduced odds of developing dementia or cognitive impairment, according to the results of a new study . Among a group of older women, self-reported...

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5 Things I Learned About Hospice Care When Mom Passed

Hospice is a Conscious Choice A month before mom passed, I had the opportunity as a healthcare consultant to attend a health care meeting at a local residential hospice. In my 15 years living in North Carolina, I had never been there and boy was I impressed. So when mom...

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