Are fats so bad?
For years, fat was a dirty word in the dietary world. After World War II, large studies established links between saturated fat and heart disease. Most dietary experts advised people to reduce their fat intake,
May’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,Some weeks ago, Laurie Adamshick presented to the Honolulu chapter of theAmazing Care network about estate planning, a topic most of us would rather ignore. She gave a compelling presentation about the importance of
It hurts so much I can’t walk
“My 82-year-old Mom has had back pain for decades. She had back surgery, but the pain came back after 5 years. Then she had kyphoplasty but that only helped for about a year. Since then,
A fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
A new study discovers ways to reduce your chances of developing dementia before you are 65. Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in those younger than age
Is cosmetic surgery right for you?
The desire to become fitter, "more attractive," younger versions of ourselves has fueled a multibillion-dollar-a-year cosmetic surgery industry. But whether cosmetic surgery is right for you depends on what you hope to gain from having
The active ingredients of tai chi
Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that has been called meditation in motion. This gentle exercise continues to gain interest from practitioners and researchers for its health benefits. When Peter Wayne, medical editor of
How to get more fiber in your diet
Diverticulosis is a very common colon condition in which small pouches form on the colon wall. Most people who have diverticulosis have no symptoms, However, sometimes one of the pouches gets inflamed, usually due to
Protect the Heels
My good friend, Judy, is an excellent nurse. She had an important comment: “Caregivers are too busy to read long articles. Keep it short. Just make important points to remember.” Her comment about pressure
How to Prevent Pressure Sores
Pressure sores can be disastrous. They are highly associated with immobility. In my last post I discussed what causes a pressure sore and what it looks like. This post is about prevention of pressure
March’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I’m at my wits’ end trying to figure out how to convince a relative that she is not too old to visit new places. It’s especially frustrating as she was quite a