Archive for March 2017
How to Live Peacefully
A recent article on dealing with conflict makes a lot of sense. How you handle it influences your stress level and your blood pressure. If you can live peacefully, you will have a sense of harmony; you know how to work things out. An article by Jennifer Bonn in the Marietta Daily Journal gives…
Read MoreAir Pressure, Light, and Full Moon Effects
It has been observed that arthritic joints give warnings of an approaching storm. Predicting rain has long been associated with aching joints; ask many older people! Scientific studies show that pressure changes can affect not only arthritic pain, but trigger migraines and influence many other illnesses, including asthma. The effect of barometric change manifests as…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Statistics
U.S. Statistics: Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. The cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is estimated to total $259 billion in 2017, increasing to $1.1 trillion (in today’s dollars) by mid-century. Nearly one in every three…
Read MoreStrong Social Networks = Healthier You
There is a strong link between strong family ties and longevity. When it comes to risk of death, a recent study presented in 2016 by the American Sociological Association, found that a higher percentage of older adults had earlier deaths if they did not feel as tight with their family. In a comparison of similar…
Read MoreSCAM ALERT: Attorney General Carr Warns of Fake Email from Scammers Posing as Government Agency
Please see the scam alert below from the Georgia Attorney General. Attorney General Chris Carr is warning the public about a phony email circulating that purports to be from the “Department of Consumer Affairs.” The email, which allegedly targets attorneys, says that a complaint has been filed against the recipient’s company and urges recipients to…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Alzheimer’s
Elder Rage is Jacqueline Marcell’s tribute to her parents, and the struggles she and they went through before the couple was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She wrote the book to help guide others in a similar situation. Marcell also put together this list of 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. More about Marcell’s book, and her…
Read MoreRepealing and Replacing the Affordable Care Act
On February 16th, Republicans released their latest proposal outlining their ideas to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. This proposal radically changes the Medicaid program by capping the amount states will receive in federal funding to deliver healthcare to low-income individuals. These capped proposals, either block grants or per-capita allotments, aim to catastrophically cut…
Read MoreThe Cost of Care
Lincoln Financial Group’s (NYSE:LNC) annual What Care Costs study finds that national averages for long-term care expenses range from $47,840 for a full-time home health aide to $102,911 for a private room in a nursing home. Costs differ significantly by state. The study findings, including state-by-state details, are available to consumers and advisors through an…
Read MoreHome Exercise Equipment for People Over 50
Too busy for a gym? Joint problems? Bad back? Motivation Waning? You can get into shape at home by tailoring equipment to your particular needs and budget. Here are a few options: A rowing machine gives a great cardiovascular workout with minimal wear and tear on your joints. Works out arms, legs, chest, back, heart…
Read MoreFashionable Medical Alert Bracelets
You can acquire a fashionable and luxurious piece of jewelry that doubles as a medical alert device. It will be stylish and effective technology, designed to monitor health and send emergency alerts. The person hired to create this fashion statement was Iris Apfel, a fashionable 94-year-old woman. She has designed a collection in the Socialite…
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