While senior citizens make up only 12% of the U.S. population, they take 30% of all prescription medication A 2011 study of Medicare recipients found that about 15% were prescribed an opioid when discharged from the hospital; 3 months post-discharge, Continue reading →
As a new generation begins to consider senior housing, either for themselves or for aging parents, the senior housing industry is seeing a trend developing. Many, who saw their grandparents or great-grandparents enter a “nursing home” and begin a rapid Continue reading →
Most of us have heard that there is an Opioid Epidemic on the rise in the United States. And, as I wrote in a recent newsletter, seniors are very likely candidates for addiction for many reasons. Most of us are Continue reading →
It’s the Holidays and everyone is busy, excited and full of anticipation. But, wait…is that true? The Holiday season can be difficult for many who have recently experienced a significant loss in their lives or for those whose families live Continue reading →
Anyone who has “tried to do” yoga, especially as we age, can attest to the difficulty of the balance aspect. I first began yoga when I was in my early 40’s and was quite easily discouraged due to what I Continue reading →
Bill Gates’ Personal Defense Against Alzheimer’s? “Lot’s of exercise” In a recent interview CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanja Gupta spoke with Bill Gates about his recent announcement that he is investing $50 million of his own money into the Continue reading →
I recently came across this article in Curious Minds detailing the findings of a study that reveals that dancing is the number one form of exercise to slow the aging process. I posted the article on the SilverSneakers Instructors Facebook Continue reading →
The Live 2 B Healthy® Vision Statement: “To Be a Bridge to Renewed Wellness” I was contacted by one of our Regional Owners this week to write some press releases for a couple of his senior communities following our just-completed Continue reading →
We’ve all heard the term “they can’t walk and chew gum at the same time”. It turns out that there are evaluations that medical professional are doing that actually measure whether we can do such things or not. It’s called Continue reading →
As a woman in my mid-fifties who works in the field of senior fitness, I am particularly interested in what I can do now, at my age, to make sure that I am best able to enjoy (remain active and Continue reading →