by Margaret Kramer | Mar 20, 2018 | Caregivers, Featured, Health & Aging, Health Library
As we age, the stereotype is that our cognitive function rapidly declines. While getting older does mean that our cells—and therefore our physical bodies—age as we do, it is still possible to maintain a high level of brain power, no matter how old you are. However,... » Read More
by BlueStar Editor | Dec 28, 2017 | Caregivers, Health & Aging, Health Library, Library
We hear all the time how important it is to exercise, but when we age, is it still just as important? While it may be harder to exercise the same way as your younger self once did, maintaining healthy exercise habits with age is just as important as ever – if not more... » Read More
by Kristin Wilda | May 12, 2016 | Featured, Health Library
Each year, over 1.6 of American seniors (age 65 and up) go to the emergency room because they are injured from a fall. Falls are the #1 cause of hospital admissions for trauma, of fractures, and of injury deaths. These are the reported falls, mind you. There are... » Read More
by Kristin Wilda | Apr 19, 2016 | Featured, Health Library
Spring is here, and warmer days of sunshine are beckoning. It’s time to get outside for a little exercise! That doesn’t mean try to run around the block right away, though. The key to success is to safely build from your current fitness level. Think... » Read More
by David Coakley | Apr 4, 2016 | Health Library
This Alzheimer’s Association publication, ‘2016 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures‘, is a statistical resource for U.S. data related to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, as well as other dementias. Background and context for... » Read More
by Kristin Wilda | Jan 6, 2016 | Featured, Health Library
No one ever expects to fall; it takes you by surprise, doesn’t it? Whether a misstep on the stairs or a trip over the dog’s chew toy, we just don’t see it coming. However, we can all take measures to avoid those hidden perils that cause so many seniors to end up in... » Read More
