January’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,It may seem ironic and weird to talk about how to deal with grief in the first newsletter of 2024, since typically newsletters in January discuss new things to do, resolutions, places to visit,
The importance of exercise when you have diabetes
For people who have diabetes—or almost any other disease, for that matter—the benefits of exercise can't be overstated. Exercise helps control weight, lower blood pressure, lower harmful LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, raise healthy HDL
Doing Good: What matters to a frail older person?
Susan has had a fulfilling life. As a woman, she made it in the world of architecture and became quite successful. She raised 3 children and had many friends. She enjoyed golf and swimming. But
Amazing Care Member Spotlight — Rose Miclat
Q: Rose, please tell us a bit of the story how Rose came to be in Roseville RM: My family is from the Philippines. My father is the second oldest of six siblings. He
December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,I am one incredibly lucky soul as I have friends I have known for decades. We’ve stayed connected through time and space. Sometimes we don’t see each other for months and then we connect
Simple Ways to Step Up Physical Activity
Just one in five women and one in four men in the U.S. meets the recommended Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (see Physical Activity Guidelines box below). That means most of us are missing out
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I suspect many of you are familiar with Blue Zones, a non-scientific term describing areas in the world where people live exceptionally long and healthy lives. There are claims of people living beyond
Age and muscle loss
On average, adults who don’t do strength training on a regular basis can lose 4 to 6 pounds of muscle per decade. Over time, loss of muscle strength can put everyday activities out of
Winter activity workarounds for hands that hurt
Try these strategies to accomplish winter tasks, despite hand arthritis. The pain and stiffness of hand arthritis make it hard to do anything that requires nimble fingers or a strong grip. And for some people,
What’s your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
While we tend to associate broken bones with younger children roughhousing on the playground, as we age, our bones can become more brittle. Gradual bone loss with aging may also lead to osteoporosis, a disease