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Sunshine on Your Mind
May 29, 2009 11:45 AM by Maureen Salera
Vitamin D, which the body produces when exposed to sunlight, can decrease mental decline in seniors, according to a study published last week in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry , Reuters reports. While other research has shown Vitamin Read More...
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Is Swine Flu a Real Threat?
April 30, 2009 12:41 PM by Adkins-Ali Carrie
Swine flu is primarily affecting people between the ages of 18 and 50 and is markedly absent from the senior population. Do you consider it a threat to your residents? Are you taking any additional precautions to protect your population? Finally, do you Read More...
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Brain Awareness Week
March 19, 2009 2:59 PM by Liz Rosto
Did you know it's brain awareness week? We place so much emphasis on physical wellness, but it's important not to forget cognitive health too. Researchers believe mental exercise can ward off the brain's functional decline. If you're not already doing Read More...
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Multivitamins don’t protect against cancer, heart disease
February 10, 2009 11:20 AM by Maureen McAndrews
Using multivitamins does not protect against cancers or heart disease, according to an eight-year study of 161,808 postmenopausal women, which appears in the Feb. 9th issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine . The study analyzed data on women in their Read More...
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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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The Mind-Body Connection
October 23, 2007 12:06 PM by Maureen McAndrews
Exercise powers the brain as much as it powers the body. This and other interesting ideas came to the forefront when physicians met recently to discuss theories on aging brains. In discussing the most promising ways that healthy brains guard against the Read More...
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