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
Mindfulness can help you tame fears and worries
When your day is derailed by fear and worry, you want to try to center your mind and become more anchored in the present moment. Mindfulness techniques can help you do just that. If this
Will we all become frail as we age?
Almost half of the people born in 1940 are still alive today. They are over 80 years old. For people who were born in 1950 or later, more than 70% are expected to live past
Amazing Care Member Spotlight — Ramon Catbagan
Q: Please tell us a little bit about yourself RC: I’m a senior citizen now! My wife and I have been married for 40 years and we have 3 grown children. I’ve been at Sterling
Plyometrics: Three explosive exercises even beginners can try
Plyometrics are dynamic exercises that help build strength, power, balance, and agility, although starting slow and simple is best As a kid, I spent many Saturdays romping around my Florida neighborhood imitating Colonel Steve
How does exercise affect blood pressure?
Q. Does exercise raise or lower your blood pressure? And what's the best type of exercise for blood pressure? A. While you are exercising, your blood pressure (along with your pulse) goes up, to supply the additional
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Last month at the Honolulu chapter’s Amazing Care Network tea, we heard from Dr. Chuck Miller on Hawaii’s experience with the medical aid in dying legislation that was passed five years ago. Dr.