Boston College football quarterback, Doug Flutie’s 1984 “Hail Mary” final second, game winning pass against Miami has become an iconic collegiate football play that underscores how quickly an event can change. Flutie later remarked that the play was specifically designed and was practiced hundreds of times never knowing if or when [...]
Few things are as concerning as gaining weight for no apparent reason. Most of us put on weight because of our own dietary habits. However, sudden weight gain can be due to an underlying health condition. Age. As you grow older, your muscular tissues start breaking down, resulting in slow metabolism. [...]
The chill in the air, frost on the windows in the early morning, bright sunshine through light gray clouds: Winter can be delightful. For older adults, though, planning is important to ensure safe and enjoyable winter days. Let’s look at a few ideas for staying healthy. Safety First [...]
Our two worst enemies when it comes to fighting Winter Blues are a lack of sunshine and our tendency to shut ourselves off from others during the cold winter months. Sunshine is vital for good mental health, and it also provides our bodies with needed Vitamin D. Socialization is vital [...]
I have written in past articles about the categories of retirement living. In the broadest of strokes these include on a continuum of living independently; Active Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care. These various types of retirement housing options may be free- standing or combined with [...]
When is the best time to purchase a generator? Before or after you need it? The uncertainty can be uncomfortable because we don’t know the repercussions of a power outage should it last a long time. It certainly gets our attention and upon restoration we realize how important power is. [...]
The thought of the loss of youth tends to put many people in a slump. However, getting old does not have to be depressing. There are many inspiring people in the world who become successful in their older years and become role models for people half their age. These people [...]
As caregivers, we want to support people living with dementia, but we are distressed when our help is met with anger and accusations. Why are they angry? How do we take care of our loved ones and ourselves in the face of this anger? Why Anger and Accusations? [...]
This issue I asked an associate, Chris Burns, to address the future of smart phone use among older Americans. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. At a recent Rotary club meeting, I was shocked and fascinated to hear for the first time about IBM’s Knowledge Curve. [...]
More than 100 million adults in the U.S. are living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, the CDC reported in 2017. Some of the common diabetes symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, blurry vision, slow-healing bruises, numbness in feet and hands, and sudden weight loss. Here are some factors to consider when exercising [...]
