Coping with dementia during the holidays
Tips on making the holidays more enjoyable for those with dementia There’s just something so wonderful about the holidays. Friends or family gathered around, a tasty feast from those who enjoy cooking, twinkling white lights, maple pumpkin scented candles, buying ourselves gifts… The holidays aren’t delightful for everyone, though. For those with dementia or caregiving […]
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Types of Dementia
There are multiple types of dementia – each related to cognitive decline and critical mental functions. Most impact older adults over 65, but not all. Although age is a risk factor for developing many forms of dementia, aging itself does not directly cause dementia, says Dr. David Irwin. “It’s possible to live to be over […]
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What is wellness coaching?
We likely don’t have a goal to become unhealthy – sedentary most of the day, eating low quality foods that contribute to poor health… but for many of us, it’s a fact. We just aren’t eating or exercising in ways that sustain good health, and instead have a lifestyle that directly contributes to unhealthy outcomes. […]
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3 sneaky diabetes warning signs that Arizona residents assume are dehydration
Type two diabetes warning signs are sneaky things, wreaking havoc in our bodies long before it’s detected. For the undiagnosed, the statistics are disturbing. Out of the 30+ million people with diabetes, almost 24 percent of them are undiagnosed, and it’s rapidly becoming the most prevalent health crises in America today.
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The new Medicare benefit every prediabetic should be aware of
… and why it signifies a sweeping change in health care There’s a welcome surprise coming on April 1st for those diagnosed as prediabetic in the West Phoenix metro area… and it signifies a fundamental change in how insurance providers view health care benefits. Medicare is introducing a new benefit that pays for the Medicare […]
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Waiting for water to boil? Try these 5 genius fitness hacks in the kitchen
Multitasking moves that can help older adults with lower back or balance issues* Since we spend A LOT of time in the kitchen, why not work out a few kinks while you’re waiting for the oven to preheat, the pot to boil or a microwave beep? Hard-working millennials to sedentary retirees, almost everyone spends […]
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Can Type 2 diabetes lead to heart disease?
Diabetes and heart disease have a direct connection, with the diabetic up to four times more likely to die from heart attack. The good news? It’s manageable, even preventable.
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Healthy eating habits help us live longer
Healthy eating habits matter. Food dominates our lives, a necessity that directly fuels our health, even our vitality and independence as we get older. The choices we make can improve arthritis, create resilience instead of broken bones if we fall, help us fight off sickness and even live longer lives… or tip the scale in […]
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Conquer depression with… walking?
Depression–it can sneak up on anyone. While clinical depression is a serious condition that requires prescription medication, there is one simple tactic that anyone can do to lift their spirits when struggling with depression, even an older adult with mobility or transportation issues. And, if taken to a deeper level, it can be life-changing.
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