My 89-year old mother has been on dialysis for 10 years…that’s a long time! Every once in awhile, she gets depressed and talks about not going any more. That would be the end for her, and she knows it. Luckily, she doesn’t stay sad too long, but thousands of seniors do each year, leading to […]
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(This is the second of a two-part series for fellow Baby Boomers who may soon be caregivers for their parents.) In the last blog, I talked about the importance of regular movement in allowing seniors to carry out activities of daily living. In today’s article, I’ll discuss the second part of this equation–healthy eating habits.
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Baby Boomers and older adults–we’re not talking about your age here. I’m inquiring instead about your waist circumference, a much more important number! That’s because a large waist size is associated with many health problems, and should not be ignored. An increase in belly fat is just another cruel present from Mother Nature: both men
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Does this sound like you–eating out of boredom, loneliness or stress? We’re all guilty of these behaviors occasionally. But if left unchecked, emotional eating can lead to serious problems, even for Baby Boomers and older adults. Please join me today as I welcome guest blogger, Kim McLaughlin, M.A., a counselor who specializes in working with
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Fed up with traditional pharmaceuticals, many people (especially older adults) turn to complementary medicines. And why not–these dietary supplements are natural, usually plant-based products, and available without a prescription. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty, as two recent articles reminded me. So if omega-3 fatty acids, St. John’s wort and gingko tablets line the shelves
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Don’t jump into exercise! Congratulations! Like many, you’ve vowed to start exercising this year. You may have lofty goals, but for Baby Boomers and older adults, it’s imperative to think about starting SAFELY. This is especially critical if you: • have been sedentary for many years • are a current or recent smoker • have
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Smiles Are Infectious! I’ve been teaching older adult group exercise classes for two months now. I love my “students,” and have witnessed firsthand how the program creates results in two areas: fighting social isolation and enhancing strength! My ongoing class is at Mantra Restaurant in Temecula, CA, and the new class is at OsteoStrong, Murrieta,
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I came across some familiar weight-loss information recently in our local newspaper. In the Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen column, the doctors recommended, among other strategies, that readers “Eat small servings of lean protein several times a day…avoids hunger panic and builds muscle.” This advice is especially important for baby boomers and seniors. Protein and
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It was truly a sight to behold! A roomful of seniors working with dumbbells–probably for the first time in their lives. This was the scene at my recent Geri-Fit® exercise class: 60+ year-old “students” excited to begin improving their fitness levels–and me, thrilled to coach them! Exercise Classes for Seniors The Geri-Fit® program is a
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For Baby Boomers and seniors, summer is the perfect time for family fun–lots of sunshine, opportunities to play outside and plenty of excuses to eat! Unfortunately, it’s also a time when older folks can run into two hot weather problems–hyperthermia and foodborne illness. Age-related changes to the digestive and circulatory systems, medications and chronic illnesses
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