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Michele Fan on
October 31, 2016
Decreased mobility due to aging is not irreversible, even though studies show that people typically lose 8 percent or more muscle mass every decade after age 40. Muscle mass gives you strength and is associated with mobility. For some older adults, it is also vital to their independence.
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Beth Lueders on
October 27, 2016
Do you have any healthy Halloween recipes? Share with us!
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Michele Fan on
October 25, 2016
As a trained exercise physiologist, Dr. Berg used to give lectures on diabetes around Omaha, Nebraska. Eventually, he decided to bring people in and show them what to do to meet their needs, instead of just talking about it. The "SELF" program was born as a result.
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Michele Fan on
October 20, 2016
“It is never too late to start exercising,” said Dr. Kris Berg, an exercise physiologist who worked at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) for 45 years. “People are very responsive to exercise programs even into their 80s and 90s.”
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Elaine K. Sanchez on
October 18, 2016
You don’t always have to wait until an emergency happens to get help, though. Here are three indicators that it might be time to bring in some help:
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Beth Lueders on
October 14, 2016
Every year, Americans celebrate National Dessert Day (October 14) by sampling a full menu of sweets. Do you know which American age group is most likely to pick up their dessert fork or to dip a spoon in some dessert decadence?
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Dr. Rein Tideiksaar on
October 06, 2016
Nearly 60% of Americans — the highest ever — are now taking prescription drugs. More than half of elders take five or more medications. Why such lengthy medication lists?
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by
Rita Ude on
September 29, 2016
These and other stories are in the October edition of the Caring Right at Home e-newsletter, providing information, advice and support for adult caregiving.
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Beth Lueders on
September 27, 2016
Staying active as a senior offers a number of health benefits including greater mobility, decreased joint pain and fewer illnesses. Regular fitness activity reduces the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and types of cancer.
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Hilary Young on
September 22, 2016
“People waste their later years because they feel defeated by age, or by health,” says Ladimer. “But there are still ways they can create change. It’s never too late for change.”
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