“End-of-life care” is a difficult aspect of aging. Aging is often associated with severe and burdensome ailments. The impairing aspect of severe illness, combined with the dread of pain, suffering, and loss of independence near
Dear Friends, March 2022 newsletter Role reversals can be tricky things. I was reminded of this when I had casually mentioned to my two sons that I am experiencing hip pain from time to time. (It
What is dementia? Here are some simple concepts to start with: The brain does three very important things. Each of these is impacted when a person develops dementia. The brain can be thought of as
The COVID-19 epidemic has resulted in mobility limits among the elderly, creating substantial risk factors and compromising physical health. As a result, one of the primary issues that Amazing Care Network took up is
Changing your diet can’t cure conditions like arthritis, but it may help prevent or manage them. Foods that reduce inflammation inside the body are all the rage these days — and for good reason. Eating
Understanding glycemic load is just as important as the glycemic index of foods What are the facts about the glycemic load of foods? If you have diabetes, you probably know you need to monitor your carbohydrate
Did you know that of the 6.2 million people with Alzheimer’s disease who are age 65 or older in this country, almost two-thirds are women? This means that Alzheimer’s disease is almost twice as common in
These workhorse joints are more vulnerable than you may realize. Protect them now to stay independent. It doesn’t take much to sustain shoulder injuries once we reach our 50s. By then, shoulder muscles and tendons
So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body. Together, these changes mean that as
Click here to read the full article Reference: Senior Financial Exploitation – Addressing a Hidden Threat, Cynthia L Hutchins, CRPC®, CIMA®, Director of Financial Gerontology, Bank of America (Accessed: 31 January, 2022)
