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
Mastering memory maintenance
You have more control over your brain power than you may realize.You know something's important to you when you can't seem to get it out of your mind. For many of us as we age,
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.
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
JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN SAN DIEGO!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! I’ve invited my long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Alan Feren, to chat about his experiences in helping ACN members and others who need pertinent information when confronting medical issues. (Alan and I worked together at Blue Shield of California.) I’ve heard from those who have benefitted from Alan’s advice and are grateful to be armed with information when deciding about alternative medical procedures/interventions. You can learn more about Alan by clicking: https://www.amazingcarenetwork.com/my-personal-advocate/
JOIN US FOR AN AFTERNOON TEA & CONVERSATION IN HONOLULU!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! I’m pleased to invite you to join me at the Amazing Care Tea on September 27, 2023 at 2 pm, at the Oahu Country Club. Our featured speaker is Dr. Chuck Miller who will discuss the Hawaii Aid in Dying program. Dr. Miller holds a clinical appointment to the University of Hawaii Cancer Center. He has been an active supporter of patient choice for end-of-life care for the people of the state of Hawaii as a member of Doctors for Dignity. Since January 2019 he has assumed the role of Program Director for Kaiser Hawaii’s Medical Aid in Dying Program.