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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 Carrie Adkins-Ali
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 Carrie Adkins-Ali
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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