Experts explain why heat may have a greater impact on the elderly; new heat stress advice offers cooling tips
Experts explain why heat may have a greater impact on the elderly; new heat stress advice offers cooling tips

Dr. Jay Ruixin, a family physician at Tucker Medical, stated that normal age-related changes would impair an elderly person's thermoregulation, which is responsible for maintaining a steady core body temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This can affect people as y...

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Why Do Some Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping?
AGING BENEFITS OF SLEEP GERIATRICS HEALTHY AGING
Why Do Some Seniors Have Trouble Sleeping?

Have you observed that your parents or grandparents are always up early?  Have you found them watching television in the middle of the night?  Well, it turns out that getting good sleep becomes increasingly challenging as we age.

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ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS ANNE PRINGLE BURNELL BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISE VIDEO FOR SENIORS
Stronger Senior Since 2016

I’m now 88 years old.  I started using Anne’s chair exercises when I broke a bone. In my ankle and was bemoaning the fact that I wouldn’t be able to walk on it for about a month. The body worker I was working with suggested I go to YouTube and se...

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Pain from Arthritis: Do's and Dont's
ARTHRITIS BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISE
Pain from Arthritis: Do's and Dont's

Will exercise either aggravate or lessen your arthritic pain?  Get advice on exercise and other typical issues when managing arthritic symptoms and pain

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Resistance Band Workouts: why they work, how to start, and how to increase intensity
ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISE VIDEO RESISTANCE BANDS RESISTANCE TRAINING STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS
Resistance Band Workouts: why they work, how to start, and how to increase intensity

They are lightweight, convenient to store at home or in a travel bag, and provide an excellent workout for your muscles. That's right, we're discussing resistance bands.  

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The Science of Everyday Kindness
LONGEVITY MENTAL HEALTH
The Science of Everyday Kindness

"Remember: there is no such thing as a modest act of kindness.  "Every act causes a ripple that has no logical end."  — Scott Adams

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Resistance Band Workouts: why they work, how to start, and how to increase intensity
ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS CHAIR EXERCISE VIDEO RESISTANCE BANDS RESISTANCE TRAINING STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SENIORS
Resistance Band Workouts: why they work, how to start, and how to increase intensity

They are lightweight, convenient to store at home or in a travel bag, and provide an excellent workout for your muscles. That's right, we're discussing resistance bands.  

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About New Medicine
GERIATRICS MEDICATION MEDICINE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About New Medicine

If you’re being prescribed a new medicine, it’s OK to ask questions so that you know why you’re taking it and understand the medicine’s risks and benefits.

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Protein-Packed Snack
NUTRITION
Protein-Packed Snack

Cottage Cheese Berry Bowls Cottage cheese is high in protein and tastes even better when mixed into a creamy delight.  The crispy not topping provides an extra boost of protein.

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