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...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride
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...
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...
Become Your Own Health Advocate – My Appearance on the Charlotte Today Show
Become Your Own Health Advocate On my recent appearance on The Charlotte Today Show, I spoke about the importance of being a health advocate. One of the most important things you can do is pick the right primary care physician who will guide your care. You know you can...
Thinking About Work Life Balance Actually Causes Health Problems
Repeatedly thinking about work life balance linked to health problems Thinking over and over again about conflicts between your job and personal life is likely to damage both your mental and physical health, research from Oregon State University suggests. The study included more than 200 people, with results showing that...
Our Friday Song of the Week – Pink Cadillac
Our Friday Song of the Week – Pink Cadillac
Laughter + Exercise Improves Mental Health and Aerobic Endurance for Older People
Incorporating laughter 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 into...
Thinking About Work-Life Balance Actually Causes Health Problems
Repeatedly thinking about work-life balance linked to health problems Thinking over and over again about conflicts between your job and personal life is likely to damage both your mental and physical health, research from Oregon State University suggests. The study included more than 200 people, with results showing that “repetitive...