I recently came across a resource for family and friends faced with having to find a nursing home for a loved one.åÊ The Informed Patient Institute (IPI) is a non-profit organization that has identified and evaluated all of the nursing home report cards in the country.åÊ IPI doesn’t rate individual...
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Good Lifestyle Behaviors May Enhance Life Expectancy Among Our Oldest
Encouraging favorable lifestyle behaviors even at advanced ages may enhance life expectancy.åÊ A new study of seniors age 75 or older found that participants who were active physically, mentally, and socially were most likely to live past age 90. Researchers found that active seniors lived an average of 5.4 years...
Financial Ruin Possible for Seniors with Dementia (VIDEO)
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Financial Ruin Possible for Seniors with Dementia
A new study asserts that If seniors have to pay a higher portion of their medical costs, it could lead to their financial ruin, especially if they have dementia.åÊ There is no doubt that healthcare costs are rising and the public has to shoulder more of the burden. Various Medicare...
ShopWell Helps You Make Great Choices in the Supermarket Aisle (VIDEO)
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ShopWell Helps You Make Great Choices in the Supermarket Aisle
I had the pleasure to meet Marci Harnischfeger, a registered dietitian at ShopWell. We both spoke at the Nutrition and Aging: A National Summit. I learned first hand about her company and the neat things they are doing to assist people in making smart shopping decisions.Of course they have an...
MyPlate Initiative a Good Start to Proper Diet and Nutrition (VIDEO)
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MyPlate Initiative a Good Start to Proper Diet and Nutrition
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and Conduct applied...
Feet Fingers and Forks – Your Key to a Fit Lifestyle (VIDEO)
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Senior Housing & Finance Options from Assisted Living Today (VIDEO)
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