Eat these fruits for their anti-inflammatory benefits
Nature’s original desserts, naturally sweet fruits are particularly abundant in anti-inflammatory compounds, which are important in protecting our bodies from heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer and bowel disease. Eating at least one-and-a-half
Is there help for my dry eyes?
Ask the doctors Q. My eyes have been feeling scratchy and irritated lately. Is there anything that can help? A. While only a doctor can tell you what is causing your symptoms, you could
May’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, My good friend from junior high school and I had lunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Marita reminded me that we’ve known each other for over 57 years, and in honor of our mothers,
Video Interview: MPA, Dr. Alan Feren and Jordan Shields
Date: May 9, 2022, 10:17 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) "If you don't ask the right questions, you won't get the right answers."Consider a situation in which you need to make an informed
Video Interview – Ayurveda and Aging with Susan Fickinger
Date: May 6, 2022, 08:36 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) According to the World Health Organization, by 2050, nearly a quarter of the world population will be over 60. Although society
Easily distracted? Try meditation
Many, many years ago, I worked at the magazine Yoga Journal. Our small editorial team created thousands of stories highlighting the many uplifting qualities of the physical, mental, and spiritual practice. Ironically, it also was one
April’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Ages ago, I took Latin in high school and read about Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who led his army from Spain to Italy in 218 BC. I was struck then by a
Time to hire a caregiver? 3 tips to help
Hiring caregivers to come into your home can be an effective way to continue living independently despite physical or cognitive challenges. Caregivers can assist you with a wide range of tasks, such as preparing meals,
Video Interview – Dr. Bob and Liz Uslander
“End-of-life care” is a difficult aspect of aging. Aging is often associated with severe and burdensome ailments. The impairing aspect of severe illness, combined with the dread of pain, suffering, and loss of independence near
March’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, March 2022 newsletter Role reversals can be tricky things. I was reminded of this when I had casually mentioned to my two sons that I am experiencing hip pain from time to time. (It
The Brain is Like a Computer. Is It just Getting Older, or Is It Getting Dementia?
What is dementia? Here are some simple concepts to start with: The brain does three very important things. Each of these is impacted when a person develops dementia. The brain can be thought of as
Video Interview: Dr. Rocco Salviola
The COVID-19 epidemic has resulted in mobility limits among the elderly, creating substantial risk factors and compromising physical health. As a result, one of the primary issues that Amazing Care Network took up is
February’s Letter From the CEO
February, 2022 ACN newsletter Last month I wrote that we will defer in-person meetings given the Covid surge (now waning, thank goodness!) until later this year. Instead, I will interview individuals who have
The lowdown on glycemic index and glycemic load
Understanding glycemic load is just as important as the glycemic index of foods What are the facts about the glycemic load of foods? If you have diabetes, you probably know you need to monitor your carbohydrate
Why are women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease?
Did you know that of the 6.2 million people with Alzheimer’s disease who are age 65 or older in this country, almost two-thirds are women? This means that Alzheimer’s disease is almost twice as common in
Two common shoulder injuries and how to avoid them
These workhorse joints are more vulnerable than you may realize. Protect them now to stay independent. It doesn’t take much to sustain shoulder injuries once we reach our 50s. By then, shoulder muscles and tendons
How to stay strong and coordinated as you age
So many physical abilities decline with normal aging, including strength, swiftness, and stamina. In addition to these muscle-related declines, there are also changes that occur in coordinating the movements of the body. Together, these changes mean that as
January’s Letter From the CEO
January, 2022 Newsletter Dear Friends, I am in Hawaii as I type this, and no surprise, our members here have asked that we defer our in-person Amazing Care Network meeting until later this
Senior Financial Exploitation – Addressing a Hidden Threat
Click here to read the full article Reference: Senior Financial Exploitation – Addressing a Hidden Threat, Cynthia L Hutchins, CRPC®, CIMA®, Director of Financial Gerontology, Bank of America (Accessed: 31 January, 2022)
New ways to think about sex
An enjoyable sexual relationship can happen without traditional intercourse. People’s bodies change over time. Probably nowhere is this most telling than with their sex lives. For men, sexual drive can slow as hormone production naturally
What is cognitive reserve?
An important concept that is crucial to the understanding of cognitive health is known as cognitive reserve. You can think of cognitive reserve as your brain's ability to improvise and find alternate ways of getting a
Anxiety in the time of COVID-19
As if we didn’t already have enough to worry about, along came COVID-19 in early 2020 to push our anxiety to new heights. The reasons were not hard to discern — the threats of illness
December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, December 2021 newsletter The holiday season invariably delivers sentiments of joy and good wishes via Christmas cards, songs and notes. I decided that pictures that depict what the holiday season is truly