HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This month's Medical Minutes explores another medication that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, takes a look at "super-agers" and discusses how virtual yoga is helping with lower back pain
How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen
If you believe your doctor isn’t listening to you, here are some tips offered by the National Institute on Aging that may help
5 Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Season
“Families caring for a loved one with dementia deserve to join together and celebrate"
Drive Winter Blues Away by Spending Time Outside
Getting outside in the wintertime can really help your state of mind
How to Write a Living Will
"I’m approaching age 73 and in poor health and would like to get this done without spending a lot of money"
Preventing Colds and Flu Through Exercise
The latest studies show that physical activity may give a boost to the lungs and airways, reducing the risk of getting a cold, flu, or other illness
Carrots and Clark Gable
The connection between bunnies and carrots can be traced back to the debut of Bugs Bunny in 1940 -- his carrot crunching was intended as a parody of Clark Gable in the 1934 comedy, "It Happened One Night”
Best Pill Boxes and Medication Management Tools
While there are many options, here are a few tips to help you choose
Improving Dementia Care in Washington Care Communities
The project helped Washington state communities that care for people with dementia use a set of recommendations from the Alzheimer’s Association known as the Dementia Practice Care Recommendations
Five Steps to Take Before Year End to Help Protect Against Fraud
In today’s digital age, we probably often ask ourselves “What can I do to further protect myself and my family from fraud and scams?”
Refining Strategies for Forgiveness May Improve Well-Being
The latest studies are showing that practicing forgiveness may boost mental health and well-being
It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One
November is National Family Caregivers Month -- check out these community resources
How SSI Benefits Can Help Struggling Seniors and the Disabled
"What are the eligibility requirements for seniors?"
Medical Minutes
This month's Medical Minute feature discusses the long-term health benefits of gratitude, and new degree programs in Health, Aging and Society
