Do you have diabetes? Thirty million Americans have diabetes, and it’s estimated that millions more have prediabetes. Seniors are at an even higher risk of diabetes, and roughly 25 percent of older adults have diabetes according to Aging.com. If you’re … Continue reading →
You can’t avoid getting older, but science continues to show that you can have an impact on how you age. Taking control of your physical and mental health can improve your quality of life and help you remain independent and … Continue reading →
Diabetes is a metabolic condition that involves the body’s use of insulin. People with diabetes have to be careful about taking care of themselves. Feet are particularly sensitive to changes in the person with diabetes. When someone has diabetes, their … Continue reading →
We all have moments of despair in our lives. It could be due to a loss that we can’t seem to get over. Our outlook on life takes a beating and we want to give up. So, what can you … Continue reading →
Nutrition is an important concern for many seniors, their families and/or caretakers. There is so much conflicting information available, and seniors themselves may be bewildered by their changing appetites and eating patterns. A weakened or distorted sense of taste can … Continue reading →
Have you ever lost someone close to you to death? We go through a grief process that was best described by Elizabeth Kublar-Ross in On Death and Dying. In it, she talks about the five stages that people go through: … Continue reading →
There is so much emphasis on emotional intelligence these days that it appears that people are suppressing their emotions and problems in an effort to “fit in,” to keep their jobs, and using “positive self-talk” to muscle through the rough … Continue reading →
It seems as though many Americans are living a life that leads to high blood pressure or hypertension. As people age, the situation gets worse. Nearly half of all older Americans have hypertension. This disease makes people five times more … Continue reading →
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved 8 ounces fresh baby spinach 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup low-sodium canned chop tomatoes with juice Instructions: Place … Continue reading →
Asparagus is a great source of vitamins and when steamed it maintains the vitamins potency. Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed 1 (8 ounce) container low-fat raspberry yogurt 1/2 lemon, juiced Instructions: Steam asparagus for 6 to 7 minutes … Continue reading →