Seniors For Living

The Link Between Secondhand Smoke and Dementia

Robyn Tellefsen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:00:54 +0000

According to the latest research, not only does smoking (including secondhand smoke) cause lung cancer, it can also increase your risk of dementia.

“A Day in a Life”: A Movie for Seniors

Robyn Tellefsen — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:00:50 +0000

"A Day in a Life" (starring Richard Bull) tells the story of five seniors who decide to turn one ordinary day into something special.

#ElderCareChat Recommendations for Easy Chatting: Twubs & Hootsuite

SFL-Community — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:10:23 +0000

Two of our recommendations for making the #ElderCareChat Twitter chat hour simple: Twubs and Hootsuite. Here's a quick how-to to get you all set up...Two of our recommendations for making the #ElderCareChat Twitter chat hour simple: Twubs and Hootsuite. Here's a quick how-to to get you all set up...

Senator Introduces Reauthorization of Older Americans Act

Nancy LaFever — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:21 +0000

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill that would both reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act. Originally enacted in 1965, the Older Americans Act provided federal funding to create an infrastructure for delivery of social services vital to senior citizens.

Binge Drinking May Cause Insomnia in Seniors

Nancy LaFever — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:11 +0000

A recent study indicates frequent binge drinking is contributes to insomnia in seniors. The research found occasional binge drinking did not have the same effect.

“Old Henry”: A New Series About Aging

Robyn Tellefsen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:28 +0000

It's not easy growing old in a society that values youth -- even if you're a famous actor. So says "The Waltons'" Ralph Waite, who is starring in "Old Henry."

Beyond Computer 101: The New Look of Adult Ed.

Nancy LaFever — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:00:39 +0000

One way for seniors to flex their brain is through learning a new skill or tackling an unfamiliar topic to study. While many senior students are graduating with college degrees later in life, taking an adult education class is one way to continue learning.

Gardening Keeps Seniors Healthy

Nancy LaFever — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:51 +0000

The typical movements in gardening - kneeling, digging, lifting and raking - work different muscle groups resulting in greater joint flexibility, hand strength and improved motor skills for seniors.

The Best Medicine: Pets Visit Hospitalized Owners

Nancy LaFever — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:00:40 +0000

Hospitals are beginning to allow pets to visit their hospitalized owners. Different from pet therapy dogs that visit medical facilities, some hospitals are even permitting overnight stays, especially with hospice patients.

Old and Young Brain Activity Show Similar Memory Updating

Nancy LaFever — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:00:35 +0000

The researchers concluded that the results may mean that the brain function supporting emotional memory updating is not significantly impacted by age.