The Hartford insurance company recently took a targeted look at what’s been called the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 6 million men
(The Story of Your Heart’s Spark Plug) As we age, our bodies will change. That includes our organs such as the heart, which is at the center of our being.
We’re back with another post about essential nutrients. This time we’ll discuss the macronutrient, carbohydrates. Previously we explained basic nutrition information and dove into the macronutrient, protein. Carbohydrates, or carbs,
Getting to the Sole of the Problem Feet are the foundation of our mobility. They’re incredibly complex structures that have borne the brunt of our weight and the pounding of
It’s been said people are wired for emotional connecting and that having a robust social network enhances both physical and mental health. This priority of connecting doesn’t stop as we
This is an Update Blog from the Administration for Community Living (ACL). It was written by Jackie Blaesi-Freed, Assistant Director, Department of Justice Consumer Protection Branch Summary of Elder Phone
This article was written by BY TIM LOMAS AND STEVE CRABTREE and originally published as a Gallup Blog in March 2022. While calmness seems to be in short supply in these
Have you ever felt like your provider didn’t understand your unique needs as an elder adult? You may have heard of a geriatrician, but what makes them different from other
With more and more emphasis on nutrition and how it impacts our health, there are many terms that we throw around regularly but don’t necessarily understand all that well. Without
For generations, older persons have had to confront being stereotyped, discriminated against, and even rendered invisible. In workplaces, they were often viewed as over-the-hill and less productive. In entertainment, their
According to the CDC, the number of individuals who are blind is predicted to increase to 8.96 million by 2050, due to increasing rates of diabetes, other chronic conditions, and
You were outside doing a little gardening. You planted a few new herbs, pulled weeds, spread fertilizer, and watered. While digging in the soil and getting your hands dirty did
You may have often wondered why you are gaining weight as you age despite the fact that you have not changed your eating habits. The nutrition needs of the older
By Janine Vanderburg, Director of Changing the Narrative In 2018, when we began Changing the Narrative, we facilitated 42 in-person reframing aging workshops across Colorado. No matter what the location
Have you noticed that “self-care” has become one of those buzzwords everyone is using? In fact, between 2019 and 2020, Google Search Trends shows a 250% increase in searches using
Do you have trouble hearing your grandkids when they call you or your spouse when you are in a restaurant? Approximately one in three adults between 65 and 74 has
Did you know that Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are not the same thing? Dementia is a syndrome. It is the name used to describe specific symptoms that impact memory, the performance of
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is an essential part taking care of yourself. People of all ages need to consume the right balance of nutrients, but older people may
