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Insights from Finland About Senior Independence and Exercise
Posted on December 1, 2021 - Finland is known for valuing healthy, active living. And did you know that with the exception of Japan, Finland has the fastest-growing percentage of older adults of any country? University researchers in Finland are drawing on many studies of its older population to learn the best ways to keep seniors healthy and independent. Since December 6 is Finland’s Independence Day, this is a great time to look at findings from six studies from the Gerontology Research Center of the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä—which are relevant for people in the U.S., as well!
'Balance' is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
Posted on November 29, 2021 - The American Heart Association has just updated its dietary guidelines. It’s all about balance, their nutrition experts say.
Experts Offer Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays
Posted on November 23, 2021 - The holidays are here! Festive lights and music cheer us up during these darkest days of the year. We reunite with loved ones—either in person, or perhaps online, as many of us did last year. Unwrapping our heirloom decorations bathes us in pleasant nostalgia. Experts say the holidays are also a time to take extra safety and health precautions. You’ve no doubt heard the usual reminders: Prepare foods safely. Avoid slipping on icy sidewalks. Don’t leave candles unattended. Line up a designated driver if there will be holiday toasts at a gathering. And of course, in 2021 we should continue to take precautions to protect ourselves and our family from COVID-19.
Hearing Aids May Help Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Posted on November 22, 2021 - Medicare coverage for hearing aids coverage isn’t just a matter of the ears, but of the brain, reports Health Affairs Blog.
Holiday Gifts for Senior Safety
Posted on November 17, 2021 - Hanukkah begins on November 28 this year, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and other winter holidays are not far behind. What to get that hard-to-shop-for senior on your holiday gift list? A tie? A fruitcake? How about a NOAA weather radio or battery-powered lantern? Seniors are at higher risk during emergencies, so this is a way to show your caring in a practical way that could even save your loved one’s life.
