Self-help for atrial fibrillation
Diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors are known to affect your risk of heart disease.The major risk factors for heart disease, as well as the condition itself, are all closely linked to the risk of
Why your face ages and what you can do?
Beneficial ways to turn back time for your aging face A gracefully aging face is a beautiful thing, but there are changes that occur with age that we would like to slow down. Age affects
June’s Letter From the CEO
Greetings Friends and Colleagues, I received the not-so-cheery news that as a result of my age, I am at increased risk of falling. I expected this news, as I know that the risk of
How acute inflammation turns chronic
Inflammation may have started as the solution—for example, as a way to rid the body of a dangerous invader—but if it doesn’t turn off when it should, it instead can become the problem. The body’s
Let’s Not Lose Sight of Patient Experience with Virtual Care
Strategies are needed that take most, if not, all of the burden away from the patient so that RPM enhances their experience with their care. Both telehealth and RPM have those elements needed to improve
Sleep to solve a problem
"Sleep on it. Things will look better in the morning." This advice, often given by a parent, is said with love and good intentions, but it still makes us roll our eyes, because we just
Conquering loneliness
Loneliness affects more than a third of older Americans. Another third of older adults feel isolated: they may be living alone, lack transportation, or live far from loved ones. Or they may have outlived a
Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Emotional and Physical Toll of Caregiving
The loss of a husband. The death of a sister. Taking in an elderly mother with dementia. This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon, who has dedicated her professional life
Step up your walking workouts
Whether you're new to walking or a seasoned stroller, here are some ways to boost your routines. Walking is one of the most straightforward exercises. You just need a good pair of walking shoes, and
Video: Talking With Strangers We Know
Please join us in welcoming Kim Fowler. She is a Professional Certified Coach and the author of All Will Be Well: A Memoir of Love and Dementia. The book is a memoir of how
May’s Letter From The CEO
Dear Friends, I've just completed my first business trip after over a year of staying home. I suspect like others who are now traveling for business or pleasure, the experience is a mixed bag.
Is it dementia or depression?
In older adults who experience intellectual decline, it's sometimes difficult to tell whether the cause is dementia or depression. Both disorders are common in later years, and each can lead to the other. Depression in
Range-of-motion exercises for arthritis
Stretches and range-of-motion exercises aim to improve the mobility and flexibility of your joints. To increase your range of motion, move a joint as far as it can go and then try to push
Simple strength training tips
If you've never lifted weights in your life — and many people haven't — why should you start now? The answer is simple: Muscle tissue, bone density, and strength all dwindle over the years. So,