Letter from the CEO May 2018
When I travel to Honolulu for Amazing Care events, I’m always struck by how physically active people are here. I’m an early morning person so I’m out walking at the Ala Moana Beach Park around
Diabetes 101
Pre diabetes. Type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistant. Glucose addictions? It's hard to keep up with everything these days. How about some Diabetes 101 - a summarized crash course with the important basics... Did you know
Exercise… which type is right for you?
We're almost one month into 2018! How are your New Year's Resolutions going? Are you sticking to your exercise every day plan? Or maybe you were more realistic and decided on exercise three days a week? Wether
Amazing Care Member’s Spotlight — Dr. Warren Wong
As part of a lifestyle and aging series, we’re working with renowned photographer Terry Lorant to showcase inspirational leaders in the industry. Each month, we’ll feature one or a few inspirational member(s) of the Amazing Care Network
Meet our September 2017 Bay Area Lunch Speaker, Sarah Lorentz
Join us for a thought-provoking, insightful and informative Lunch in the Bay Area! WHEN: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 from Noon to 2pm WHERE: Sterling Administration (1000 Broadway #250, Oakland, CA 94607) TOPIC: "Medication Therapy Management: How Your Pharmacist Can Interact with
When to Worry About Worrying
Are you an excessive worrier? Do you think that if you "worry enough," you can prevent bad from happening? Worry is defined as a state of anxiety and uncertainty over actual or potential problems. You can't
Amazing Lessons from our June 2017 Tea in Hawaii!
We had a great Hawaii Afternoon Tea on June 28, 2017 at the Oahu Country Club. Our speaker, Valisa Saunders MN, APRN, GNP-BC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner at The Queen’s Medical Center spoke on “Nutrition as we Age”. Below
How to Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease
Our brains change as we age. Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia. It causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and progressively get worse over time eventually interfering with daily tasks.
From the President’s Desk: April 2017
As part of the mission of ACN, we continue to add trusted partners for our members to access. This month we spotlight two of them: ElderCare Concierge’s mission is to provide personalized assistance with navigating the
Women Go Green to Live Longer!
Recent studies show that living "green" lower levels of depression and pollution while increasing social engagement and physical activity. Harvard School of Public Health conducted a nationwide study of approximately 100,000 women in 2016. Their analysis found