More than 10 million older adults face the threat of hunger in the U.S., about 15.8% of the population age 60 and older; a 65% increase in the past 10 years. Ohio has a particularly high number of food insecure older adults. Food insecurity among seniors will increase in the future because the population of […]
Fit after 50
As women reach their 50s, a decrease in muscle mass, buildup of excess fat, a lower resting metabolic rate, and hormonal changes all contribute to weight gain. The goal of the “50 and over” is to maintain weight, consume heart-healthy foods and, above all, stay strong! Watch this webinar to learn tips on how to stay […]
Aging Smart: Tips for Healthy Aging
It has been proven that we can, indeed, age gracefully. Let’s look at some of the personal characteristics of healthy people approaching 100 years of age. We all have one thing in common; we grow older every day. Although there is not one specific thing we can do to stop the process, it might be […]
Holiday Concerns for Older Adults
For many, the holidays are filled with celebrations and festivities with family and friends, but it can be a worrisome time for those who have difficulty getting around, or are confined to their homes. Older adults might choose to forego family celebrations and festivities for fear of falling or being a burden. By skipping family […]
National Falls Prevention Day
Today, September 23, 2014 is the 7th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls Prevention educates more than 2 million people across 47 states on how to reduce fall-related injuries among older adults. According to the ODH Office of vital statistics, every year 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 has a fall, and […]
Who’s Hurting Grandma?
According to the Administration on Aging, there will be a “significant increase over the next 30-40 years in the number of elderly persons.” Unfortunately, increases will also occur in the number of senior citizens suffering financial abuse. Financial abuse is the number one form of abuse currently perpetrated on seniors. Adult Protective Services reports that […]