Mediterranean Diet Associated With Lower Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease (VIDEO)
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Americans Not Too Concerned About Aging – That Spells Trouble
Be very concerned. Because Americans seem least concerned about aging and they should be. According to a Pew Research Center survey, nearly nine-in-ten Japanese, eight-in-ten South Koreans and seven-in-ten Chinese describe aging as a major problem for their country. Europeans also display a relatively high level of concern. Americans are...
Older Women Spend 2/3rds of Time Sedentary (VIDEO)
Older Women Spend 2/3rds of Time Sedentary (VIDEO)
Unsafe Sex in the Retirement Community
On the heels of us moving mom into an independent living community here in Charlotte, comes this news. America’s senior citizens are indulging in a lot of unsafe sex in retirement communities and assisted living facilities. Over the past two years, some 2.2 million Medicare recipients received free tests for...
Volunteering Improves Health and Longevity (VIDEO)
Volunteering Improves Health and Longevity (VIDEO)
Use of Vitamin E By Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer Disease Slows Functional Decline (VIDEO)
Use of Vitamin E By Patients With Mild to Moderate Alzheimer Disease Slows Functional Decline
Looking for Nursing Home and Assisted Living Activity Directors to Pilot New Music Program
I am excited to announce a new, inexpensive way to broadcast live music over the Internet to residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and to elders in their home. It is called Stageit and it is an online venue that allows musicians to stream exclusive LIVE concerts. I will stream...
Caring.Com Names ÛÏCaring Stars of 2014Û_
Now in itÛªs third year, the Caring Stars Award recognizes senior living excellence from consumer ratings and reviews on Caring.com. Recognized by the 2013 National Mature Media Awards, this program honors more than 400 senior living communities in 38 states ÛÓ the top 1% of assisted living and memory care...
The Conversation Project Sparks End of Life Care Talk – April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day
The Conversation Project is dedicated to helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day ÛÒ a time for families to consider discussing end-of-life care, especially before an illness strikes. Too many people are dying in a way they wouldnÛªt choose, and too...