Can You Hear Me Now?
Hearing aids might not be a welcome addition to your routine, but there are simple ways to ease the adjustment.Glasses have become such a fashion statement that some people without vision problems don them merely
The Weighty Issue of Weight Loss
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but
Driving and dementia: Take away the keys?
Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease presents a range of challenges. Spouses, family members, and friends must deal with feelings of loss as the person they know seems to slip away. Supporting
“Wow! She really ate well!” 4 Things Caregivers Can Do to Improve an Older Person’s Appetite
I have a dear friend who is incredibly accomplished and independent. I’ve always loved visiting with and hearing about her adventures — including sailing around the world on a sailboat when she was well
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,One of the “gifts” of living longer is that one experiences more losses. I’ve just returned from yet another memorial service for the spouse of a good friend, and it reminded me that as
4 Serious Age Related Eye Problems
Growing older contributes to a number of other eye changes that need to be monitored. These four are most common ones. Cataract. This clouding of the lens usually develops slowly over many years. You may not
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I was recently asked to add a link to our Amazing Care Network website letting folks know of volunteer activities available to us seniors. One such resource is AmeriCorps. You can learn more
August’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I just finished reading a book on why companies should be more attentive to those of us, age 60 and over. According to the author, Susan Wilner Golden, we represent a cohort that
July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, A recent article from the Harvard Medical School on self-compassion prompted a series of one-on-one conversations with family and friends. I asked about what they did to care for themselves during times
Think that hip pain is bursitis? Think again.
Pain on the side of your hip is more likely from tendinitis, tight muscles, or another condition. Hip bursitis — an inflammation between your thighbone and nearby tendons — is commonly diagnosed when patients have pain
The Advantages of Body-Weight Exercise
All exercise is beneficial. But even stacked up against other types of workouts, body-weight exercise has a lot to offer. Not only does it provide an excellent workout, but it can also help you
June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, We hosted our first in-person event on June 6 at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Honolulu. It was a smaller gathering, in part because there is continuing anxiety and fear of COVID
Preserve Your Muscle Mass
Declining muscle mass is part of aging, but that does not mean you are helpless to stop it.The saying goes there are two certainties in life: death and taxes. But men should also add
Coping with Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease?
Harvard doctors reveal the best ways to find relief of your symptoms and improve your quality of life While there is no medical cure for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (the collective term for ulcerative colitis and