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A person clutches their knee joint in pain. — Mobility Exercises: What They Are and How They Help So, throughout my social media feed, I have noticed a strange yet refreshing trend: fitness influencers are trading out their “snatched waist” and “thigh gap” headliner workouts for training more focused on joint mobility. I believe this indicates a fascinating shift […]

Mobility Exercises: What They Are and How They Help

August 22, 2023 in Health tagged aging well / exercise / healthy body by Cristin Dickey

Meibomian glands-- little-known structures at the edges of the eye-- are vital for maintaining eye health. Photo by Utkarxh Rathore on Unsplash. — Tear Tracking Between being chronically sleep-deprived, dehydrated, and screen-baked, our eyes certainly take a beating! It’s no wonder why so many people struggle with them, especially now that temperatures are dropping (at least here in the US). Cases of dry, itchy, and otherwise untenable eyes are on the rise! All […]

What Are Meibomian Glands?

December 6, 2022 in Health tagged aging well / eye health / healthy body / healthy habits by Cristin Dickey

Alzheimer's and dementia — Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Side-by-Side Look While Alzheimer’s and dementia are frequently confused for one another, they are not the same. Dementia is a broad term describing symptoms that impact a person’s memory, the performance of usual activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. The […]

Comparing Alzheimer’s and Dementia

July 22, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged aging well / Alzheimer’s Disease / disease treatment / healthy mind / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

assisted living — As our parents get older, they may require a little more help. Some signs are more obvious than others. If your mother can no longer walk on her own, or your father’s doctor has been recommending an assisted living facility for a while, it is clear they need assistance. However, […]

Your Parents May Require Assisted Living If They Display These ...

July 3, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged aging well / family health / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

exercising — There are endless benefits that come from remaining active. This is especially true for the elderly. If you are reaching the later years in your life, you should add exercise to your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise There are four main types of exercises that the elderly can implement, […]

The Importance of Seniors Exercising

May 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged aging well / exercise / healthy habits by Kayla Gonzalez

generational gap in communication — The Generational Gap in Communication If you have had conversations with people from an older generation, you understand that there can be a lack of understanding. You have certain terms and ways of speaking that do not connect. This can lead to conflict and just makes the workplace more difficult […]

The Generational Gap in Communication

April 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged aging well / family health / lifestyle tips / relationships / Wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

elderly scams — How to Steer Clear of Scams for the Elderly The elderly population often falls prey to scams. They are not as technologically savvy, grew up in a time where you could just trust people with a simple handshake, and are easier to physically manipulate. All these things combined make them […]

How to Steer Clear of Scams for the Elderly

March 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged aging well / insurance and finances / online security by Kayla Gonzalez

Below are some frequently asked questions about LTC insurance. — Insurance can seem intimidating, especially when talking about those policies that will protect you or your loved ones should something happen. It can be hard to discuss final expenses or costs your family will need to take on should you pass. It can be even harder to consider the possibility […]

Frequently Asked Questions About LTC Insurance

March 16, 2021 in life tagged aging well / health insurance basics / insurance and finances / long term medical plans by Macee Hall

Nursing Facilities Open to the Public As the United States attempts to re-open, nursing facilities have started to follow suit. Some are finally allowing visitors in order to lift the spirits of residents and their loved ones. Since the beginning of the pandemic, nursing homes have been completely off-limits to […]

Nursing Facilities Open to the Public

July 18, 2020 in Health tagged aging well / Disability Insurance / living long / Wellness by Emily Schellin

Free radicals antioxidants disease — Free Radicals, Antioxidants, and Disease Free Radicals are associated with human diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and many others. They also may have a link to aging, which has been described as a “gradual accumulation of free-radical damage.” Substances that generate free radicals can be […]

Free Radicals, Antioxidants and Disease

June 14, 2020 in Health tagged aging well / cancer / Disease Prevention / healthy eating by Jenny McCann