November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Let me begin by wishing you and yours a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. While it’s customary to reflect on topics that typically assail us around this time of year – preparations for
Can A Multivitamin Keep Your Brain Healthy?
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in case their diet is
Your Feet Should Feel As Young As You Do
The feet are often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once they start to hurt, they will quickly remind you of your neglect. Foot fitness can help you avoid disability. It’s never
Driving and dementia: Take away the keys?
Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease presents a range of challenges. Spouses, family members, and friends must deal with feelings of loss as the person they know seems to slip away. Supporting
“Wow! She really ate well!” 4 Things Caregivers Can Do to Improve an Older Person’s Appetite
I have a dear friend who is incredibly accomplished and independent. I’ve always loved visiting with and hearing about her adventures — including sailing around the world on a sailboat when she was well
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I was recently asked to add a link to our Amazing Care Network website letting folks know of volunteer activities available to us seniors. One such resource is AmeriCorps. You can learn more
August’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I just finished reading a book on why companies should be more attentive to those of us, age 60 and over. According to the author, Susan Wilner Golden, we represent a cohort that
July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, A recent article from the Harvard Medical School on self-compassion prompted a series of one-on-one conversations with family and friends. I asked about what they did to care for themselves during times
Think that hip pain is bursitis? Think again.
Pain on the side of your hip is more likely from tendinitis, tight muscles, or another condition. Hip bursitis — an inflammation between your thighbone and nearby tendons — is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain
The Advantages of Body-Weight Exercise
All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout, but it can also help you