February 2, 2016 —
Strength training is an important component of a senior exercise program, helping older adults avoid age-related muscle loss, bone loss, and loss of flexibility. Lifting weights and using machines both provide benefits, but many seniors prefer to use resistance bands. Do these stretchy implements provide a good workout? Yes, if you use them correctly, say... Read More
January 22, 2016 —
February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association launched a new campaign, Life’s Simple 7, which includes the My Life Check quiz that consumers can use to quickly ascertain their risk level for developing heart failure, a condition in which the heart is weakened, reducing blood flow to the body. The interactive quiz... Read More
January 15, 2016 —
We may live in the Texas Gulf Coast area, but winter weather can be tough on all skin types. As we grow older, we’re more likely to experience the discomfort of dry skin. Dry skin is a common problem during the winter and its effects can be painful, causing the skin to flake, itch, crack and... Read More
January 8, 2016 —
It’s a new year and time for a new routine! During the holidays we probably let our senior exercise routine lapse. No, wrapping presents and repeatedly checking the temperature of the turkey doesn’t count! So for many of us, exercise showed up on our list of New Year’s resolutions—just at the point when the weather... Read More
December 31, 2015 —
Ten years after completing a brain training program, a group of older people still had improved cognitive abilities, according to results of a randomized clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health. The report, from the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, appeared in the Journal of the American Geriatrics... Read More
December 11, 2015 —
We’re in the midst of that bustling holiday season and caregivers can be overwhelmed by additions to their already busy schedule. In fact, a study by MIT’s AgeLab and AARP’s Public Policy Institute found that caregivers were more likely to report feeling stressed and worried than non-caregivers. “During the holidays we often take on the... Read More
November 17, 2015 —
As Americans get ready to visit family and friends over the upcoming holidays, a survey reveals experts’ top tips for overcoming a common and difficult family problem—aging parents resisting the help they need. Experts surveyed by the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) say that emphasizing to aging parents that receiving assistance can help them maintain... Read More
November 4, 2015 —
November is National Diabetes Month and National Caregivers Month. We know that many family caregivers are caring for a loved one with diabetes, or the caregiver themselves may be diagnosed with diabetes. We dedicate this blog to the family caregiver and offer some tips on finding caregiver support. This year, the two celebrations are especially... Read More
October 18, 2015 —
Are you caring for a spouse, parent or other loved one who may need to transfer to a long-term care facility soon? Do you know the options available in your community? Do you know what to expect during a facility stay? Whether you are considering just one long-term care facility, or are trying to choose... Read More
October 18, 2015 —
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is addressing common myths about physical therapy during National Physical Therapy Month. . APTA shares some myths and facts about physical therapy to debunk misperceptions patients people might have about this transforming branch of the medical profession: 1. Myth: I need a physician’s referral to see a physical therapist.... Read More
