The seniors most likely to need paid home care to maintain independent living are the least likely to be able to afford it long-term, a new study reports.
“What I discovered as I practiced was that the holistic approach of yoga benefited my body, but most importantly, my mind and spirit,” says Drisdell. ”Yoga practice somehow truly affects the rest of your life.” Chair Yoga DVD...
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falls in seniors are the third-leading cause of chronic disability, Liu-Ambrose and her team are now looking at whether the exercise program can result in reduced medical costs in this high-risk population. This study shows the importance of a home exercise program and how ...
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Age is such joy! It brings hard-earned wisdom, a wealth of experience, inspiration for new passions and the confidence to try something new; it brings appreciation for long friendships, a capacity for compassion and a curiosity about the world that youth doesn’t offer. ...
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At 101 and a half years old, George Jedenoff is back skiing Utah. This year we take a look at George's exercise program that he credits with keeping himself in shape to ski. Seniors Health and...
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It used to be that you could go to the Social Security website to enroll in Medicare only. You’d simply answer a few questions and you were done in about 10 minutes. But now there’s a new twist. Read more
Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. Of course, when stiff and painful joints are already bogging you down, the thought of walking around the block or swimming a few laps might se...
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The Oneida Nation (NY) to Host Aging Well Elders Conference A recent adopter of the Stronger Seniors program, Oneida Nation Elders will host the 18th annual “Aging Well: Healing and Hope” conference for American Indians and their caregivers on May 24 and 25.<...
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One of the questions a new Medicare beneficiary is likely to ask is, “Should I get a Medigap Plan F or Plan G?” The answer, if this were 2014, would likely have been Plan F; the answer today, Plan G. The basics Read more
Spring has sprung...it's time for older Americans to get moving. Ask your local communities for a calendar of events that will serve your health & fitness goals. Stronger Seniors Chair Exercise DVD Programs
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