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For adults who are generally fit and are 65 years of age or older, at least 2 ½ hours of moderate-intensity aerobic activity is needed every week plus muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups. On the bright side, you can spread your activity out during the…
Working daughters need flex time, mentoring, and reentry-assistance programs so they can care for their aging parents without their lives falling apart. What seems to be the problem? Just this…. Just when a working woman is perhaps at her peak of earning power or maybe on track for a lucrative career opportunity, caregiving becomes the…
People with dementia often have a lack of activity and that in itself leads to a low quality of life, according to findings of a large-scale national study on the quality of life of people with dementia in residential aged care. The study was by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre and Griffith University, released on…
To help determine if hospice is the right choice for a loved one, look at the following facts: Hospice is a philosophy of care. Don’t have to give up all medical care. Must qualify but can opt out. Might extend life. Continue seeing the doctor. Goal is to live well. Enriches the last stage of…
When is the best time to get a shingles shot? There is some disagreement between the FDA and the CDC as to the best age: The FDA approves the shot for people 50 to 59 based on the fact that people in their 50s typically have a stronger reaction to it and gain more…
A surprising number of people from the millennial generation are involved with caretaking. About 25 percent of caregivers in the United States are in the 18 to 34 age range and are facing unique challenges. They often have little or no experience with serious illness, with making important health care decisions or with dealing with…
New safety technologies are available to help seniors drive safer. A 2015 Foundation study examined 16 technologies and found that some helped seniors avoid crashes and improved the ease and comfort of driving. Following are some of the most helpful features: Forward Collision Warning — Sensors determine how close objects are to the front of…
Falls are not a normal part of aging. You can protect yourself by exercising, managing your medications, having vision checked, and making your living environment safer. Below are the 10 myths of older adults and falls. Falling happens to other people, not to me. Reality: 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the…
We want to protect our elderly loved ones from harm, but it’s equally important to remember that with age comes a wealth of wisdom and knowledge that should be rewarded with dignity and respect. While it’s true that certain conditions—such as dementia or depression—require intervention, aging does not. What are the first words that come…
When do people hit their stride professionally? A historical look at the arts reveals that many artists have been highly productive and turned out some of their best work late into old age, including artists Michelangelo, Titian, Monet, Matisse, Picasso, O’Keefe, and Bellini. Author Thomas Dormandy wrote in his book, Old Masters: Great Artists in…
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