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Feet Fingers and Forks – Your Key to a Fit Lifestyle

I had the opportunity to hear Dr. David Katz at the Nutrition and Aging: A National Summit at which I spoke.åÊ He had a great message about lifestyle and fitness. He has one phrase he uses to keep people in check: Feets, Forks and Fingers. Of course the feet part...

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Senior Housing Options 101

In my book, Who Moved My Dentures?, I share resources at the end that can guide people through senior housing choices. The folks at Assisted Living Today have condensed similar information that you may want to check out. Their comprehensive senior housing guide will provide you with the information you...

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Dental Health Affects Dementia

People who keep their teeth and gums healthy with regular brushing may have a lower risk of developing dementia.Researchers followed close to 5,500 elderly people over an 18-year period. Women who reported brushing their teeth less than once a day were up to 65 percent more likely to develop dementia.Inflammation...

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United States of Aging Survey Reveals Optimistic Boomers and Seniors

Courtesy NCOA The National Council on Aging (NCOA) in conjunction with United Healthcare sponsored a survey conducted by Penn Schoen Berland that included 2,250 U.S. adults aged 60 and older who shared their perspectives on their own individual readiness for aging as well as their perceptions of their community‰Ûªs resources...

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AHCA Announces Quality Award Winners

The American Health Care Association (AHCA), one organization that represents nursing and assisted living providers, announced their quality award winners last month at their annual convention.åÊ AHCA’s National Quality Award Program is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige National Quality Award Program. I am linking you...

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