There are more than fifty published evidence-based studies that attest to the benefits of exercise to improve daily living for Persons with Parkinson’s. The studies range from examining fitness programs necessary for things like household chores to more advanced fitness levels needed to ski, play golf or hike. My personal favorite of the many published…
Read MoreYou’ve Won a Prize! I was sitting in my upstairs office, deep in thought on the subject of coronary artery disease (because these are the scintillating subjects I spend my days writing about), when I heard a commotion at the foot of the stairs. Mom was calling me, “Quick! Pick up the phone! You’ve won…
Read MoreSeniors & Malnutrition: 5 Ways to Help Them Get Proper Nutrition As we age, our bodies require fewer calories, but more protein, calcium, B vitamins and other nutrients. In fact, there are 3.7 million malnourished seniors in the U.S. equal to 1 in 4 older Americans. “Seniors are particularly susceptible to malnutrition, because they have…
Read MoreHave you ever considered that today’s generation of elders has all, or most, of their teeth, as opposed to past generations who wore dentures? Due to good preventive and restorative care, and good home care protocols, we are saving our teeth for a lifetime. But what happens when someone can no longer take care of…
Read MoreFalls Prevention By Ben Thomson, M.A., HHP Please do not try the following activities without the direct, in-person guidance of a certified instructor. Author is not responsible for any illness or injury resulting from these practices. A few days ago I lost a loved-one to complications resulting from a fall. I am inspired to write…
Read MoreBenefits of Social Life Proven Again The benefits of a good social life have been proven once again in new research. A study from Humboldt University points out that the final years of life, even when challenged by health problems, can be better for both men and women if they stay active socially. “Our results…
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For optimal regeneration of organs and health you need an undisturbed and deep sleep phase. Sleep promotes health and assists your bodily repair and regeneration processes. Human sleep function 35% of Americans suffer from sleeping problems. Sleep is a basic requirement without which we become ill according to expert opinion. Sleep ensures important functions…
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There’s documented proof that stress wreaks plenty of havoc on the body. But stress can be damaging in more ways than you may think. For one, feeling stressed out increases the likelihood that seniors will develop mild cognitive impairment, often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer’s disease, according to research. Scientists find that highly stressed participants…
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The Silent Healer of a Broken Heart What Is The Silent Healer? Hints: It takes no particular expertise, although with awareness and practice you can get really good at it It’s not hard to do, except when you’re thinking about something (which is most of the time!) We love it when someone gives it to…
Read MoreALZHEIMER’S FROM THE INSIDE OUT By Richard Taylor, PH.D. who lived with dementia of the Alzheimer’s type for over a decade. We all interpret our experiences differently But we are similar in both our experiences and interpretations. Where we are different is in what we do with these. 1. There is such a feeling as…
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