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Posted on February 25, 2019 - Most of us know that exercise is a top factor in keeping us healthy as we grow older. Yet many well-intentioned, health-conscious older adults are unaware that even if they work out regularly, their health can still be harmed if they spend the rest of the day sitting around, whether it’s surfing the web while moving nothing but our wrist all evening, a day of couch potato mode in front of the TV, or knitting for hours. Or maybe you’re one of the increasing number of seniors who have put off retirement—good for your financial health and social life, but perhaps trapping you behind a desk all day?

Posted on February 20, 2019 - In the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease, a senior and their family may be in denial, chalking up memory lapses and personality changes to “just getting older.” A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine revealed that over half of people with dementia have never been diagnosed, or told about their diagnosis! But we shouldn’t bury our head in the sand. The earlier that Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed, the more time the person and family have to begin putting financial, legal and care planning in place.

Posted on February 19, 2019 - Younger people—and some older folks—may mean well when they make certain “complimentary” comments. But AARP’s Disrupt Aging column thinks “My grandma is so cute,” “You don’t look 65” and even “You look great” can feel demeaning.

Posted on February 13, 2019 - February is American Heart Month. The American Heart Association has just reported that 48 percent of American adults have some type of cardiovascular disease—yet almost 80 percent of these cases could be prevented with lifestyle choices!

Posted on February 11, 2019 - February is American Heart Month, a great time to learn more about things that are good for our hearts … and things that aren’t! Did you know that people who live near noisy highways and airports are at higher risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attack and stroke?