Residents from several Western Washington Aegis Living facilities enjoyed 1950s-era music and dancing at a Jumpin’ Jive Lounge on Wednesday, April 17.
If bodily decrepitude brings wisdom, it also acts against a satisfying sex life for seniors. That’s one of the reasons seniors should strive to stay fit in body and mind, experts say. “As we age, we’re not as spry,” observed Dr. Roger Libby, Ph.D., cognitive behavioral therapist with practices in Leschi and Poulsbo. “Desire goes down over the years.”
If you have children, you have likely been lulled into the media images of aging. Most of them portray healthy, elderly couples surrounded by their happy families: children, grandchildren and a frolicking puppy or two thrown in for good measure. There is the assumption that family will be there for support and assistance when you are old.
Another new year is upon us, and our yearly ritual of self-improvement is in full swing. I don’t know the statistics, but from the parking lot at the local health club, I gather that a lot of people deemed January a prime time to start an exercise program. Others may be waging battles against tobacco or caffeine in hopes of a new and improved self.
Arena investor Chris Hansen doesn’t want to be congratulated yet for bringing a basketball franchise back to Seattle, but he was certainly in the mood to celebrate last week.
As they enter retirement age, baby boomers are once again at the center of the attention of marketers and industry. I speak from experience.
Having a stroke is one of the leading causes of disability among adults in the United States. It is often sudden and life-changing for both the patient and the patient’s family.
Couples who eat and exercise together have a better chance to manage their weight and stay fit, according to a study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
It was disclosed early last week that Mayor Mike McGinn had reportedly tried to give away KeyArena and its site to stadium investor Chris Hansen early on during the development of his arena proposal. But after several months of review, Hansen cited transportation issues and declined the offer.
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As we age, many of us will experience diminished capacities. As much as we don’t like it, it happens. My hope is to provide direction and insight for advocates and caretakers. Caring for aging adults can be difficult and the answers are not always easy.
Food manufacturers and grocers have announced yet another initiative to improve displays of nutritional information on food packages. Data about calorie-, fat-, sodium- and sugar content will no longer be buried in the fine print of the traditional Nutrition Facts labels on the back of bags, cans and boxes but will be moved to a more prominent place on the front.
This year, Americans will spend more than $60 billion on weight loss programs and products. Millions will flock to counseling centers or seek advice over the phone and the Internet to shed the extra pounds they added on during the holiday season. Millions will order from diet menus to be delivered conveniently to their homes and work places. Diet companies are more than ready to match the demand.
Elizabeth Adams doesn't understand why people look amazed to learn she is turning 90 on Dec. 5. But even more amazing is that she still gets up every morning at 6 a.m., Monday through Friday to work an 11-hour day as a licensed assistant in her daughter's home daycare for children under the age of four. She has been doing so for 17 years.
People eat too much and exercise too little - at least that is the most popular, most often heard explanation for the ever-growing obesity epidemic. There are also those who say the problem is more complicated.