Baby Boomer-supreme Jane Fonda started it all with her slinky leotard and goofy leg warmers. The one-time workout fad soon became a way of life for a generation that plans on living longer and better. Aging has its disadvantages, however, including the inability to perform high-impact aerobics or scale mountains in several bounds. And so [...]
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Also posted in Vital Forces
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in eight people over the age of 65 suffered from Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, with that statistic rising to almost half of individuals over age 85 (that’s 5.4 million Americans overall). With those disturbing odds, it’s likely that you’ll be coming into contact with someone suffering from Alzheimer’s or [...]
Also posted in Susan's Musins
On Tuesday, November 29th, from 7 to 8 pm, Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host a free workshop titled “A Time for You: Caring for the Caregiver” at the Union Public Library, 1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ. “Caregivers frequently report feelings of isolation, loneliness, and uncertainty,” says Mary Murray in the Suburban [...]
Boomer Basics
If Grandma is coming up from Florida during Thanksgiving to see the grandbabies or Aunt Madge will be at Christmas dinner this year, use this opportunity to learn more about your family health history from people with pertinent knowledge, say University of Alabama at Birmingham genetics experts.
Boomer Basics
High gas prices and an uncertain economy are putting vehicle fuel efficiency at the top of many drivers’ priority lists. A 2011 survey by Consumer Reports found that 62 percent of those surveyed are planning on making their next car much more fuel efficient. But what if a new vehicle isn’t in your budget? Take [...]
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You’re exercising like you always have and eating basically the same diet. So why are you finding it harder than ever to zip your jeans? And why do clothes you’ve worn for years suddenly seem snug? If you’ve reached perimenopause, the transitional years prior to menopause when estrogen and other hormone levels start to wane, [...]
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The summer travel season is finally in full swing. While gas prices remain high, many major retailers are taking steps to cut costs for disgruntled drivers. Wal-Mart is leading the charge, reducing their fuel prices by 10 cents per gallon for the summer months. The retail giant will offer discounted prices at gas stations in [...]
Also posted in Senior Moments
Empty nesting isn’t just for the parents of college students anymore. Caregiver empty nesting is an increasingly common occurrence that refers to the feelings a long-term caregiver experiences when her loved one is gone or no longer needs daily support. Author and speaker Joni Aldrich has been there—more than once. Read on for her firsthand [...]
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Life is short, and you can’t afford to spend it mired in worry and negativity. You woke up in a bad mood—again—and it’s only gotten worse. All day you’ve stomped around, slamming drawers, staring daggers at your spouse, and snapping at your coworkers. It’s time to reflect on the consequences of your negativity. Whatever you [...]
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If you’re going to visit a sick friend or family member, quieting yourself before you leave the house will result in a calmer, more rewarding visit for both of you. But don’t think you must wait for a loved one’s health crisis to get started. Intuitive psychologist Susan Apollon says doing this work on a [...]