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Safer Walking for Senior Pedestrians
Posted on June 18, 2019 - Most of us know that exercise is a—if not the—top way to promote healthy aging. A good exercise program for seniors includes aerobic, muscle strengthening and balance activities. And it’s good to know that walking is a great way to get benefits in all those categories. But experts warn that walking around the sidewalks of our community can put us on a collision course—unfortunately, sometimes literally—with cars and bicycles. And according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people age 65 and older account for almost 10% of all pedestrian injuries, and 20% of pedestrian fatalities—a rate higher than for any other age group.
Brush your teeth – Postpone Alzheimer's
Posted on June 13, 2019 - You don’t only avoid holes in your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease.
A Solution for Loneliness
Posted on June 11, 2019 - “Loneliness is rampant, and it’s killing us—literally,” reports Scientific American. Fortunately, there are many things we can do to ward off a sense of isolation. Volunteer service might be the best!
The awful, fast-growing tech scams fleecing the elderly out of millions
Posted on June 6, 2019 - The phone rings, and the person on the line claims to be calling from a trustworthy tech company like Microsoft or Apple. There’s a problem with your computer, he says–perhaps it’s infected with viruses or infiltrated by hackers–but he’s happy to work with you to clean things up for a fee. If you ever get such a call, it’s a scam, and experts say you should simply hang up. Tech companies simply won’t call you to offer services to fix your computer, nor will they pop up messages in your web browser offering help eradicating malware or a digital tune-up.
It’s Not Just About a Nice Smile
Posted on June 4, 2019 - June Is Oral Health Month. Our teeth and gums change as we grow older. Years of wear and tear take a toll, often causing thinning enamel and broken or lost teeth. Teeth with repairs such as crowns, fillings and root canals are less hardy. As gums recede, sensitive areas of the teeth not covered by enamel may be exposed.
