Caring interacts with the heart literally: Institute of HeartMath (IHM) research found that our physical heart plays a dynamic role in generating positive emotions and creating feelings of elation during acts of caring and altruism. J. Andrew Armour, a leading neurocardiologist and member of IHM’s Scientific Advisory Board, found that the heart contains cells that […]
See MoreMake sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor. Find a phone with large number pads and large speed-dial keys that can be programmed with important numbers. Post emergency phone numbers in large print on or near the telephone. Supply telephone with direct dialing system for emergency/important numbers. Hide house key outside or […]
See MoreErdman Palmore, a professor emeritus at Duke University who has written or edited more than a dozen books on aging says, “What makes me mad is how aging, in our language and culture, is equated with deterioration and impairment. I don’t know how we’re going to root that out, except by making people more aware […]
See MoreForgetting familiar names, not remembering where we left our keys, or forgetting items at the grocery store is common, and perfectly normal. Most people begin noticing forgetfulness around mid-life. Brain cells begin to die off and this causes a normal decline in the brain’s ability to remember. It is important to recognize when memory loss […]
See MoreFamilies throughout the country are incorporating monitoring, assisting, and injury/illness protection technologies to help older adults age in place. For many elderly people, technology can mean the difference between staying at home and having to get long-term care in a facility. Technology can also be critical because it can help others retain the ability to […]
See MoreChanges in the digestive system, as well as health concerns like the increased risk of fragile bones, means that nutritional needs change as you age. Periodic review of your diet is always helpful, particularly if you have specific medical conditions. The first step to eating well is to learn what your body needs right now. […]
See MoreHaving family conversations about aging issues and long term care can be difficult. But families that plan in advance – before problems arise – make these conversations more reasonable than some may fear. An AARP survey found that most parents feel better about having this kind of discussion when things are going well, as part […]
See MoreEvery year, more than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities, but only one in five cases is reported. Elder adults become targets because they experience physical limitations as they age, lose sight and hearing, and do not think as clearly as they may have in the past. On top of […]
See MoreWe’re living longer and healthier lives than ever before in human history. However, if a time comes when help is needed, questions about living arrangements that include assistance or care often arise. Because so many seniors wish to remain in the home and community that holds a lifetime of memories, a wide variety of home […]
See MoreAs we age and grow older there becomes a time when there’s no longer such thing as a simple slip or fall. As many elders and their caregivers discover, the slips, trips, and falls that they may have shrugged off when they were younger now can result in serious injury! In fact, you have most […]
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