I met a gentleman at a social event recently who asked me what I did for a living. A detailed and accurate answer would be: “I’m the author of a very well received book on Eldercare, a senior services business owner, and Eldercare expert who works with Caregivers to better care for their loved […]
It looks like there is some scientific truth to the old saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” A new study from Loma Linda University in California finds that humor may reduce age-related memory loss caused by the “stress hormone” cortisol. Too much stress has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease, […]
Many people have questions about flu shot effectiveness. According to experts, one particular group seems to get a weaker boost to their immune system following a flu shot than others. Seniors. Experts say the findings essentially confirm what’s been believed: The flu shot just doesn’t work as well for older immune systems. But they […]
EASTLAKE, Ohio – As the population of seniors grow, there is a greater need for a hot lunch-time meal during the week for the elderly. Volunteers at the Eastlake nutrition site help prepare hot lunches for seniors who otherwise can’t get out. “Not only is it a hot, well-balance lunch, it’s also a bit of […]
The Cleveland Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) will break ground Monday morning on the construction of a new senior housing complex in Cleveland. The new Lee Road Senior building will consist of three floors of apartments made up of 40 units. The CMHA partnered with the city of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corporation to […]
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown today applauded the expected news that Ohio’s nearly two million Social Security recipients will see a 3.5 percent increase in their Social Security benefits beginning in 2012. “The economic downturn has been particularly hard for seniors, who often struggle to balance the high cost of their prescriptions against grocery and utility […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A new survey conducted for the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center For a Secure RetirementSM reveals Cleveland as the fourth best city in the United States for senior living, just behind Minneapolis, Boston and Pittsburgh. Criteria in the areas of senior issues and gerontology identified the qualities for optimal senior […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – A new survey conducted for the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center For a Secure RetirementSM reveals Cleveland as the fourth best city in the United States for senior living, just behind Minneapolis, Boston and Pittsburgh. Criteria in the areas of senior issues and gerontology identified the qualities for optimal senior […]
Being in tune with our bodies is important as we grow older. As we age, our metabolism slows down and we must challenge ourselves to stay healthy and fit. Have you ever seen someone with extra weight that looks older? Have you ever met someone who looks fit and in top shape and looks younger […]
