Meditation and a relaxation technique to lower blood pressure
Several practices that help calm the mind can also lower blood pressure. All are types of meditation, which use different methods to reach a state sometimes described as "thoughtful awareness" or "restful alertness". Researchers
Stomach troubles with no clear cause: Here’s what you can do
Your stomach doesn’t feel good. It’s not heartburn, but it’s related to eating. Sometimes the discomfort begins during a meal, sometimes about half an hour later. You feel bloated and full or have a
“Old Age” Enters a New Age: Dramatic shifts in demography and Americans’ views of aging revealed in new Harris Poll study conducted by Age Wave
Unique representative study investigates changing views on longevity and aging across health, retirement, and purpose.A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has confirmed substantial shifts in Americans' perceptions of aging and
Amazing Care Member Spotlight — Christina Jordan
Q: Who is Christina Jordan? Please tell us a little bit about yourself….CJ: I was raised here in Leucadia. After I went away to college, at Chico State to obtain a business degree in 1996,
August’s Letter From the CEO
I offered to babysit my 7-year old grand-daughter and 5-year old grandson one evening, and I (finally!) got them settled down for bed. I lay down next to them and proceeded to tell a bedtime
Improving your mobility
It can’t be emphasized enough: engaging in physical activity is the single most important thing you can do to maintain mobility and independence, no matter your age or your health status. It can help you
July’s Letter From the CEO
By the time you read this, I would have celebrated my 74th birthday in the company of friends and family in Honolulu. And shameless me, I used my birthday celebration as a vehicle for encouraging
She was falling too often. We made the difficult decision to put her in a nursing home.
The last several posts have been about fall prevention strategies. However, there are seniors who continue to fall frequently despite interventions. Some individuals are unstable as soon as they stand up and start walking. Other
Preventing my Mom from Falling again
In the last post, I described my Mom’s recent fall. She ended up in the Emergency Room but is fine now. I was alarmed but not surprised that she fell. It was not her first tumble.Her
Bouncing Back from Stress
We all experience stress in our lives. Traffic, Monthly bills, Health concerns, Relationship issues, Because the mind and body are so closely linked, these constant worries can take a toll on health, contributing to
Learning how to meditate
Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and it continues to grow in popularity. This mindful practice can help aid anxiety and depression, chronic pain, cancer, bowel diseases, high blood pressure, insomnia, addiction
Amazing Care Member Spotlight – Kristine Farrell
Q: Tell us a little bit about Kristine Farrell… KF: I’m a Midwestern girl. I was born and raised in Minnesota. I have a 26-yearold son who is in his first year of law school.
June’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends,I can’t carry a tune to save my life, but I love music! I especially love listening to it in the most unexpected of places – walking in my neighborhood and chancing upon a
Building a plan for healthy eating
By now you know generally what types of food a healthy diet includes. But it can take time to reframe your mental image of a healthy meal. Over the years, many of us have