From the President’s Desk: Mid Fall 2017
My letter is for our guys this month. One of the goals of ACN is to provide networking opportunities for our membership. Our networks meet on a quarterly basis as part of membership. In fact, some
Four Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
Most financial Planners will tell you that there are some (4!) legal documents everyone should have (at minimum). We share them here: A Will -- If you don't write a will, then you are allowing a
When to Worry About Worrying
Are you an excessive worrier? Do you think that if you "worry enough," you can prevent bad from happening? Worry is defined as a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. You can't
Amazing Lessons from our June 2017 Tea in Hawaii!
We had a great Hawaii Afternoon Tea on June 28, 2017 at the Oahu Country Club. Our speaker, Valisa Saunders MN, APRN, GNP-BC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner at The Queen’s Medical Center spoke on “Nutrition as we Age”. Below
How to Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease
Our brains change as we age. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and progressively get worse over time eventually interfering with daily tasks.
Women Go Green to Live Longer!
Recent studies show that living "green" lower levels of depression and pollution while increasing social engagement and physical activity. Harvard School of Public Health conducted a nationwide study of approximately 100,000 women in 2016. Their analysis found
Tips For a Toxin Free Home (Guest Blog)
Our ACN friends and Members have many different backgrounds. We are looking for Guest Blog entries from our community on anything relevant and important to share on the topics of aging, caregiving, health, financial planning and/or
Five Steps to Prepare for Retirement
"Retirement" means many things to many people, but one thing is the same: no matter how you envision yours, it's important to know how to prepare for it. Here are some easy steps to getting
Five Heart-Healthy Ways to Reduce Stress
We all know stress has negative impacts on almost every aspect of our lives. But it can have particularly direct and adverse effects on the heart, and not just because stressed people often eat unhealthy
Six Tips for Diabetic Foot-Care
You probably know that diabetes can contribute to food problems. Over time, glucose levels can lead to neuropathy (nerve damage), which can make your feet numb, which can in turn lead to callus or blister