Healthy Aging, News, Volunteering
Prepping Your Produce for Safe Eating
This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance. But be sure to take precautions before…
Healthy Aging, News, Volunteering
Foodbourne Illness in Produce Can Be Spread by Utensils
How is your garden going this year? This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance….
Virtual Reality Games Help Stroke Patients Regain Lost Mobility
Active video games have been a surprise hit with older adults! Studies show that motion sensing games such as the…
10 Myths and Facts About Seniors and Foodborne Illness
Foodborne illness is caused when harmful microorganisms—mostly bacteria, but sometimes viruses, parasites, molds or toxins—get into our bodies by means…
June is Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and leading up to Father’s Day we celebrate Men’s Health Week (which is June 9…
Living at Home with Arthritis
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 50 million Americans are living with arthritis today, and…
March 10 – 16 is World Salt Awareness Week
When it comes to awareness about salt consumption, most of us know that consuming too much salt (sodium) can hurt…
Dining Out Without Filling Out: Healthy Restaurant Eating is Possible
In the two years since retirement, Regina has gained 15 pounds. When her doctor cautioned her about the weight gain…
February is American Heart Month
The American Heart Association recently released a report about heart disease in America. The good news is that the death rate from cardiovascular disease has fallen 30% in the last decade, due to better treatment for heart attack, congestive heart failure and other heart disease.
Another Great Reason for Seniors to Quit Smoking
You may have read that people who quit smoking can eventually lower their risk of heart disease and stroke. Previous…
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month
At his routine eye exam, Alberto was startled when the ophthalmologist told him that he had developed glaucoma. “I didn’t…
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, News
Safe Social Networking for Seniors
Seniors should be encouraged to use online tools to connect with their loved ones, and stay interactive. Family members should do all they can to make sure seniors are aware of possible dangers online.