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Historic Plan Introduced to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
05/18/2012 12:00:00
The nation’s first plan to address a full range of issues faced by millions of American families confronting Alzheimer’s disease was released this week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The development of the “National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease... more»
The Buzz About Pink Slime
05/15/2012 12:00:00
Do you remember a time when news came from a more limited number of sources, such as the daily newspaper or Walter Cronkite? Not that any news source has ever been perfect, but these days it’s easier to get hit with news about a particular subject from a wide-range of sources and ... more»
Make Your Voice Heard Before Laws Are Made
05/08/2012 12:00:00
What will it take for the United States to get its financial affairs in order and continue funding Medicare and Medicaid so healthcare is provided for millions of Americans well into the future?Most experts say Medicare will run out of money somewhere between 2016 and 2024. Medicare spending tota... more»
Director of Stanford Center on Longevity says ‘older people are happier’
05/04/2012 12:00:00
TED.com recently posted a video from its New York, N.Y., TEDxWomen event in November 2011 in which psychologist Dr. Laura Carstensen presented research that shows older people are happier.
Carstensen, director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, has extensively studied the effects on well-being... more»
Finding a Local Church Later In Life
05/04/2012 12:00:00
Perhaps you recently moved or experienced a life change that necessitates finding a new church. Or maybe you’ve never been to church before and have decided that now’s the time. Regardless of the reason, it’s never too late to find a church. Being part of a community of faith gi... more»
Are You 'Actively Aging'?
04/28/2012 12:00:00
What do the words “active aging” mean to you? According to The World Health Organization, it’s the process of optimizing opportunities for participation in healthy choices in order to enhance your quality of life as you age.Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former director-general of t... more»
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
04/28/2012 12:00:00
Did you know that lack of sleep could increase your risk of developing a chronic disease? Research has shown that insufficient sleep can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression and other diseases. It has also been linked to obesity and is often the caus... more»
Using the Web As a Healthcare Tool
04/13/2012 12:00:00
Nothing can replace a face-to-face visit with someone who genuinely cares and is trained to help meet your specific care needs and wishes, but research on the Web can help you build confidence and your knowledge before you have that face-to-face visit.It’s the goal of many healthcare organi... more»
Questions to Ask About Long-Term Care Insurance
04/13/2012 12:00:00
Long-term care insurance is coverage that helps pay for care that is not typically paid for by health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Depending on your health insurance and/or eligibility for Medicare or Medicaid, these could include services such as home care, respite care, hospice, assisted li... more»
Faith and Senior Care and Services
03/29/2012 12:00:00
There are countless providers of senior care and services, so what difference, if any, does it make whether a provider is faith-based or not?
Here’s a brief look at why being faith-based is important for the Good Samaritan Society. Hopefully this will add to your understanding and/or inspi... more»
Receiving a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
03/29/2012 12:00:00
Editor’s note: Sincere condolences to Greg Wilcox and his family in the passing of his mother, Billie. Billie passed away on March 20, 2012. Greg submitted this article shortly before she died. Click here to read more about Billie.
But the mountain falls and crumbles away, ... more»
Supporting Loved Ones As a Caregiver
03/29/2012 12:00:00
re you a caregiver who takes care of a child, sibling, parent or someone else who needs help with day-to-day tasks or daily activities? No matter the age of the person you are caring for or your relationship to that person, being a caregiver has a way of putting us in touch with the most basic of... more»
Strengthen Your Brain
03/29/2012 12:00:00
Just by being intentional, there are many everyday activities you can do to strengthen different parts of your brain and promote long-term cognitive fitness. A few examples include:
Use an “old fashioned” paper map to find a location, versus using a GPS (global positioning system) ... more»
Should You Drink Less Soda?
03/06/2012 12:00:00
Is soda your drink of choice? It tastes good and delivers a quick jolt of caffeine and/or sugar to help you through the day. But as with many things that are quick and easy, there are downsides.As a dietitian, I recommend that if you do drink soda, you do it very moderately. There’s nothing... more»
Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite!
03/06/2012 12:00:00
There has been a lot of media attention regarding bedbugs, recently. It turns out your grandma’s nighttime salutation, “Don’t let the bedbugs bite!” wasn’t just an idle warning. According to a 2011 survey by the National Pest Management Association, one out of five A... more»
Give a Gift That Keeps on Giving
02/28/2012 12:00:00
Think back on this past holiday season… Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day… maybe you received or gave a memorable gift. But have you thought about giving a gift that could be invaluable for your loved ones in a time of crisis? A gift that will continue to provi... more»
Building a Prayer
02/03/2012 12:00:00
Have you ever been asked to pray? In public? Out loud? If so, maybe you weren’t prepared or didn’t write something down in advance or felt uncomfortable or nervous about it.I’d like to provide you with a few tools that might be helpful in “building a prayer.”
There ... more»
Will Medicare Pay for Healthcare Services In My Home?
02/03/2012 12:00:00
Medicare pays for certain healthcare services in the home, otherwise known as “home care.” To receive Medicare benefits for these services, certain eligibility criteria must be met.Services must be considered reasonable and necessary for the treatment of an illness or injury... more»
Yoga for What Ails You
01/27/2012 12:00:00
Have you resolved to exercise more, lose weight or live a more stress-free life this year? Yoga might help with all three.For some, the word “yoga” evokes images of people bending their bodies in strange positions. While some stretching is involved, the practice of yoga... more»
Dealing with Change
01/19/2012 12:00:00
One constant in life is change. Think about all the changes you experienced this past year. Chances are, more changes are on the way. So, the question becomes not whether or not there will be change, but rather, how we will manage it.One of the promises that Christianity has to offer is that God ... more»