The Boomer Business Summit was a day long conference held within the AiA16 event in Washington DC in March. From a prominent panel, we learned several fascinating and thought-provoking points about who we are and what is important to us in the different age cohorts. Here are a few of the points which, as we …
The Aging in America 2016 Conference was sponsored by American Society on Aging and supported by a wide array of foundations and corporations. Keynotes, general sessions and workshops were happening for four days in Washington DC. The sheer quantity of information was staggering and I hope to share insights from the national and personal perspective. …
March is Nutrition Month and a great opportunity to look at ways that good nutrition contributes to fall prevention in older adults. Athletes are usually careful about what they eat. They want to create and maintain stamina and strength so to that end, quality food and appropriate vitamins contribute to their overall performance. However, the …
Could it be true? An Alzheimer’s treatment that full restores memory function? According to Australian researchers, 75 percent of mice that received the treatment got their memory function back. This article came out last March. It would be good to know if there have been any more advancements with the treatment. I will do some …
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This year we are joining the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) by launching San Diego’s First Older Driver Awareness Week December 7- 11, 2015. We’ll be offering the Safer Driver Program free of charge to the community in three free countywide sessions. In the next 25 years, 10,000 Americans will turn age 65 every day …
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For adults who parent young children, adult children or their own parents 1. Keep your loved ones and yourself SAFE in your home. Your home is full of hazards that can be easily avoided if the correct steps are taken. Do you have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen? Do you have throw rugs around …
Are you surprised four of the top 15 eye-healthy foods are leafy greens? There’s no escaping their positive powers! While dark chocolate may not have made the cut, surely you can find something on this list to float your boat… Kale Spinach Collards Turnip Greens Green Peas Corn Broccoli Carrots Eggs Kiwi Fruit Oranges Blueberries …
We look forward to going home for the holidays. Maybe we go back to our childhood home and slip back into our roles as the children..as opposed to the adults we really are! But every year, we seem to find changes…in our parents, sometimes in the remaining parent as one is already passed. The changes …
Preventing Falls One Step at a Time. A fall will change everything. Are you safe in your home? Probably not. Falls are the leading cause of death among the elderly. Falls account for 25% of all hospital admissions, and 40% of all nursing home admissions. 40% of those admitted do not return to independent living; …