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.
Travel In The Age Of Covid-19 Webinar (Video)
What will travel look like as we move out of the pandemic? How can we be as safe as possible when we travel? What steps do we need to take to be on airplanes,
Stress Awareness
When we hear the word “stress” many of us think of overwhelm, anxiety, agitation, irritation, anger, frustration, and different emotions along those lines. Stress is not always about something that may feel negative. Stress
How Aging Affects Focus
Just as you may not run as fast or jump as high as you did as a teenager, your brain's cognitive power—that is, your ability to learn, remember, and solve problems—slows down with age. You