Video: COVID-19 Vaccination Updates Webinar
As COVID vaccinations become available, there may still be confusion about them. In the webinar we will discuss all aspects of them. What vaccines are available? What doses are needed? As well as: How they
March’s Letter From The CEO
I’m one of the lucky ones. Given my age (71 years), I was able to obtain my Covid vaccine this month. Like family and friends who have received the vaccination, I am grateful to the
Strength Training Builds More Than Muscles
Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don't know is that strong muscles lead
Video: The Role Of Academia As We Age Webinar
Mills College has long welcomed curious learners of all ages, from the very young students who attend the Mills College Children's School to the alumna who earned a BA in art history from Mills
February’s Letter From The CEO
A good friend of mine from our college days (good grief, that means a 50+ year relationship!) and I were chatting about how COVID is forcing conversations about the fragility of Life. We now know
Video: Eldera Webinar From January 21, 2021
Learn how Eldera connects vetted members with kids for storytelling, help with schoolwork, or conversations through a global network! View the entire webinar below.
Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis
Like their names suggest, osteopenia and osteoporosis are related diseases. Both are varying degrees of bone loss, as measured by bone mineral density, a marker for how strong a bone is and the risk that it might
Webinar to Feature Dana Griffin — ELDERA, Your Wisdom: The Catalyst for a New Society
Amazing Care Network will feature Dana Griffin, Co-founder and CEO of Eldera.ai. Learn how Eldera connects vetted members (with at least six decades of life experience) with kids for storytelling, help with schoolwork, or
January’s Letter From The CEO
Happy New Year, Friends! Like you, I’m wishing for a swift end to the COVID pandemic now that vaccines are available. I’ve just listened to a panel discussion featuring the CEOs of Moderna and
What Should You Tell Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease?
It's not just your loved one's life that changes with an Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Your own life is also dramatically altered as you assume the role of caretaker. Several important issues should be addressed as
It’s Not Too Late To Get In Better Shape
If it's been a long time since you've exercised and you're feeling less than fit, you might think that it's too late to make a change. But you're wrong. You can improve your fitness at
Do Pro-Inflammatory Diets Harm Our Health? And Can Anti-Inflammatory Diets Help?
Our emerging understanding of the role of inflammation in major chronic diseases has brought much attention to the effect of diet on the inflammatory process. Understanding the link may help us identify specific dietary patterns
The Best Exercises For Your Bones
Certain types of exercise can increase muscle mass, which in turn enhances strength, muscle control, balance, and coordination. Good balance and coordination can mean the difference between falling—and suffering a fracture—and staying on your feet.