The nature of anger
We usually think of anger in negative terms: unhappiness, unpredictability, danger, aggression, impatience, and other feelings or reactions that aren’t considered especially healthy or helpful. But in...
View ArticleFebruary’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, I admit to having a mix of emotions as I write this. I feel pride in what my son Alex has developed to help us seniors identify and mitigate fall risks; sadness in remembering how my...
View ArticleLong hours sitting can raise dementia odds despite exercise
Don’t take this news sitting down: Even people who exercise regularly face higher risks of dementia if they sit for much of the day, a new study suggests. The study, published online Sept. 12, 2023,...
View ArticleHip Replacement: Is the timing right?
The pain and physical limitations of advanced hip arthritis can wear you down physically and emotionally. The decision to have a hip replacement is based on the amount of damage to the joint, your...
View ArticleHigh-protein foods: The best protein sources to include in a healthy diet
Including protein-rich foods in your diet is vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. But how much protein do you need and what are the best sources of this essential macronutrient? Why we...
View ArticleThe bladder workout: Tame incontinence without surgery
If you have an overactive bladder, you likely experience a sudden urge to urinate, even when your bladder isn’t full. Also known as urge incontinence, this feeling can be a nuisance. But when the urge...
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How to Prevent Pressure Sores
Pressure sores can be disastrous. They are highly associated with immobility. In my last post I discussed what causes a pressure sore and what it looks like. This post is about prevention of pressure...
View ArticleMarch’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I’m at my wits’ end trying to figure out how to convince a relative that she is not too old to visit new places. It’s especially frustrating as she was quite a traveler in her younger...
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Protect the Heels
My good friend, Judy, is an excellent nurse. She had an important comment: “Caregivers are too busy to read long articles. Keep it short. Just make important points to remember.” Her comment about...
View ArticleThe active ingredients of tai chi
Tai chi is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that has been called meditation in motion. This gentle exercise continues to gain interest from practitioners and researchers for its health benefits....
View ArticleIs cosmetic surgery right for you?
The desire to become fitter, “more attractive,” younger versions of ourselves has fueled a multibillion-dollar-a-year cosmetic surgery industry. But whether cosmetic surgery is right for you depends...
View ArticleHow to get more fiber in your diet
Diverticulosis is a very common colon condition in which small pouches form on the colon wall. Most people who have diverticulosis have no symptoms, However, sometimes one of the pouches gets...
View ArticleA fresh look at risks for developing young-onset dementia
A new study discovers ways to reduce your chances of developing dementia before you are 65. Dementia usually develops in people ages 65 years and older. So-called young-onset dementia, occurring in...
View Article10 Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with thinking, memory or the ability to perform everyday tasks might be...
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It hurts so much I can’t walk
“My 82-year-old Mom has had back pain for decades. She had back surgery, but the pain came back after 5 years. Then she had kyphoplasty but that only helped for about a year. Since then, she’s had...
View ArticleMay’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Some weeks ago, Laurie Adamshick presented to the Honolulu chapter of theAmazing Care network about estate planning, a topic most of us would rather ignore. She gave a compelling...
View ArticleAre fats so bad?
For years, fat was a dirty word in the dietary world. After World War II, large studies established links between saturated fat and heart disease. Most dietary experts advised people to reduce their...
View ArticleAssessing anger issues
Because anger is fundamentally a raw emotion, we often don’t give it much analysis. But if you believe that you or someone you know has a real anger problem, investigating the origins of anger and how...
View ArticleBrain-draining foods
While some foods are known for enhancing cognitive fitness, others have the opposite effect. Many of the same foods that are harmful to your heart and blood vessels can also lead to strokes. Therefore,...
View ArticleMeasuring blood pressure
Because high blood pressure rarely has any warning signs, you might easily be unaware you have it, at least until trouble strikes. That’s why it’s important to have your blood pressure checked...
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