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.
The bumpy truth
Most skin lumps and bumps aren't harmful, but here's what to watch. Noticing a new lump or bump on your skin is never a happy discovery, especially if it's something unfamiliar — not your garden-variety
Frailty – A Major Turning Point in Life
“I recently went to my 50th reunion. A bunch of old people showed up. They looked like the grandparents of the people I knew in high school. It was freaky. The school athletes are now
Are certain fruits healthier than others?
In the US, we are fortunate to have a dizzying array of fruits that fill our grocery stores year-round. They come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, and we have all heard about the recommended
Non-drug treatments for adult ADHD
While ADHD is a condition most often associated with children, it is also a challenge faced by more than 4% of adults in the United States. ADHD has no cure, but medications and behavior
September’s Letter From the CEO
I began the Amazing Care Network back in 2014, and I am sometimes asked what prompted me to start it. Among the catalysts for its creation dates to 2008 when my older brother was rapidly