Topic: exercise
Falls remain the leading cause of injury or death for older Americans. Fall-related injuries are the most common reason for visits to the Emergency Department by adults 65 and older.
The good news? Most falls are preventable. …
Fall Prevention: From Awareness to Action (updated)*Read More »
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September is Healthy Aging Month – a time to celebrate the joys and possibilities that come with growing older. It’s also an opportunity to discover ways to support well-being at every stage of life.
Healthy aging is about more than our physical health. It includes nurturing our mental, intellectual, creative, and social well-being.
September is also Aging Wisdom’s 23rd birthday!
We have learned a lot from our clients over the years; they are our best teachers. We’d like to share so of the valuable lessons we’ve gathered from them, supported by research, about how to Live Well, Care Well, and Age Well in celebration of Health Aging Month and our birthday. …
September is Healthy Aging Month (and Aging Wisdom’s Birthday)Read More »
We still don’t know what causes many dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, but studies continue to provide evidence of modifiable risk factors across the lifespan that could potentially prevent or delay the progress of nearly half of dementia cases.
Non-modifiable risk factors are age, genetics, and family history. Modifiable risk factors include lifestyle, certain health conditions, environmental exposure, and social elements.
In 2024, the Lancet Commission released an encouraging report addressing 14 specific modifiable risk factors, providing evidence-based findings about prevention, intervention, and care. Nearly half of all dementia cases worldwide could be prevented or delayed by addressing these 14 modifiable risk factors. …
Exercise at this stage in life is less about pushing hard and more about protecting your independence and mobility. It’s about choosing the right kind of movement to support your energy, ease—and your joints. Being able to get up and down from the floor at age eighty doesn’t just happen. It takes intentional behavior now to meet your goals for later life. Regardless of whether you’ve always exercised or you’re just getting started, it’s never too late to review what you’re doing to keep your body moving. Even a few hours of activity a week can help keep your heart pumping, preserve muscle, and steady your balance. There are three key types of movement to incorporate in your life: …
It’s Falls Prevention Week, an opportunity to refresh our knowledge of falls risk and how best to prevent them.
Why is this important? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the most common reason for visits to the emergency department (ED), as well as the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older Americans. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falls.
This should give us all pause. …
Falls Prevention: Prioritize exercise, vision, and honest conversationsRead More »
Tai Chi. Spanish conversation. Tie-dye workshop. Forest therapy guided walks. Community dining. Line dancing. Haircuts. Social media class. Needle arts. Memory loss program. Zumba. Scrabble. Song Circle. Jewelry making. Caregivers support group. Computer lab. Watercolor painting. Pinochle. Foot care. Yoga. Men’s Group. Medicare counseling. Mah Jongg. Dental hygiene clinic. Improv. Ukelele song group. Book club. Acupuncture…and more!
Where are all these programs, activities, events, and services happening? At your local senior center!
September is National Senior Center Month, an invitation to challenge outdated perceptions of aging and senior centers and explore this year’s theme of Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script. …
Being active is one of the best ways to improve and support overall physical and mental health, mobility, independence, and mood. It is also a wonderful way to make meaningful social connections, and being active outdoors provides extra benefits. …
Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Fall-related injuries are the most common reason for visits to the Emergency Department by adults 65 and older. Falls remain the leading cause of injury or death for older Americans.
It is Fall Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance sponsored annually by the National Council on Aging in partnership with the Administration on Community Living. Their objectives are to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.
This year’s theme is From Awareness to Action. …
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Here are some evidence-based approaches to boost brain health and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. …
Better Brain Health: What’s good for your heart is good for your brainRead More »
This past December, one week after her 64th birthday, a childhood friend had a fatal heart attack. To be honest, I’m still in a bit of shock over this loss, as she had been part of my life and significant events for over 50 years.
My friend’s death prompted me to learn more about symptoms and risks for heart attacks in women, as well as prevention. This is good information for men too! …
Time for a Heart-to-Heart About Women’s Heart Health*Read More »