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Active Aging Week 2008
September 10, 2008 3:10 PM by Liz Rosto
The International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) is sponsoring Active Aging Week September 22 - 28. The theme is "Choose an Active Life!" This annual health promotion event is dedicated to introducing older adults to a healthy and active lifestyle. Get Read More...
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Earth Day 2008 - Encouraging Greener Living
April 22, 2008 10:31 AM by Liz Rosto
Happy Earth Day 2008! As people all over the world are paying more attention to environmental issues, there are many things individuals can do close to home--even in long-term care facilities. In our March-April issue, contributor Mike LePostollec wrote Read More...
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Connecting With Residents Who Have Dementia
April 17, 2008 2:27 PM by Maureen McAndrews
A recent article in the Washington Post explores how certain games and other activities can help family members form more meaningful connections with loved ones who have dementia. Researchers conducted a study on 33 families, and found that satisfaction Read More...
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Study Shows Exercise Can Extend Lifespan
January 24, 2008 1:03 PM by Liz Rosto
We all know that exercise is the cornerstone of losing weight and maintaining good health, and a new study proves that regular exercise can extend your lifespan. The government-sponsored analysis -- the largest such study ever -- found that a regimen Read More...
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Information Online
November 1, 2007 3:46 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Geriatrics offers a collection of GERI Pearls, downloadable pocket cards that concisely review geriatric topics including aging pharmacology, constipation, delirium, Read More...
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Predicting Osteoarthritis in People with Knee Injuries
October 29, 2007 3:50 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
Being of short stature, I often jump onto counter tops to reach the items in my cabinets. I learned the hard way that it’s best not to do that after washing the floor: Seventeen years ago, I slipped when jumping back down and broke my kneecap. It’s hurt Read More...
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