Aging in Place with Home Care Nearly 80% of people over the age of 65 want to age in place – in their own home. There are many different options for people who need help as they age. The vast majority of seniors want to remain at home for a variety of reasons, but principle…
READ MOREAging in Place I recently presented at a retirement community in Tucson on the topic “When Living at Home Gets to be Too Tough”. The presentation was well-attended, but the organizers noticed something about the audience that they mentioned to me afterward, “The audience was much older than we typically see at our events.” Most…
READ MOREEvery day, 10,000 Baby Boomers reach retirement age in the U.S. In the next few decades, there will be 75 to 80 million seniors. Who will provide care for our aging population? Caregivers are often likely to be spouses or children. Caring for your own parents is becoming increasingly common. Our parents used to…
READ MOREA senior caregiver provides peace of mind for families living out of state. Not knowing how your loved one is doing day-to-day can be stressful when you live out of state. A caregiver helps ensure that elderly people remain safe and healthy in their own home. Eating well-balanced meals, staying hydrated, taking medications on…
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Here in Tucson and across Arizona we have been dealing with record heat this summer. It is easy to forget to drink enough water, particularly if you spend any amount of time outdoors. But staying hydrated is not just an issue in the summer. Drinking water is good for your overall health. A recent study…
READ MOREIn a study recently summarized in The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers examined the relationship between sitting for long periods of time and the risk for developing dementia. The study involved nearly 50k people aged 60 and older. Inactivity has long been associated with increased risk for heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, obesity,…
READ MOREExercise has been linked to longevity. Studies have found that exercise reduces rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lowers blood pressure. Exercise also improves our mood and can reduce depression. There is a scientific reason for this. When our muscles are used, they release chemicals into the bloodstream, including proteins called myokines. Myokines have…
READ MORELifestyle choices slow the rate of cognitive decline and reduce the likelihood of developing dementia. The more positive lifestyle choices you make, the lower the risk for developing dementia and experiencing cognitive decline in general. In a study that included 29,000 adults over the age of 60, memory function was evaluated over a period of…
READ MOREYoung blood may hold a key to rejuvenating the brains of elderly people. Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD at Stanford University, has been studying aging in mice. In this research, the blood of young mice was shared with older mice. The older mice then began to exhibit signs of rejuvenation, including an increase in neurons, increased neuronal…
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Regular exercise greatly benefits individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. A recent study examined the effects of aerobic exercise on people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The study included sedentary people aged 30 to 75 who were experiencing mild PD symptoms. The group was split into two: 1) the first group performed stretching and relaxation exercises, and 2)…
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