Why is skincare the focus of longevity research? I guess a cell is a cell, and if you can crack the code for one human cell, it is only a matter of time to solving the puzzle with different types of cell – and skin is without doubt the most visible cells each of us…
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How Old Are You Really? Biological Age
People have always been interested in being “forever young” and today’s society is no different. We want to resist the ageing process. The speed at which we are ageing can be measured – its called biological age, or how old your body really is. The area of study which is now called longevity, and was…
Living with diabetes? Watch your mouth!
Living with diabetes? Watch your mouth! (Family Features) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease. In fact, about one-third of people with diabetes have severe gum disease. Why are those with diabetes more vulnerable to gum disease? High blood…
Baby Boomers and Seniors face nutritional triple threat of obesity, weight loss and lack of balanced meals
Livliga dishware is a new solution to help these two generations eat right and stay healthy Americans are living longer than ever, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but the fight to stay healthy is just as challenging as it has been with past generations. Recent studies show that the Silent Generation, born…
Animal-Senior Citizen Companionship Leads to Improved Overall Health
The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of…
Specific Ingredients That Senior Citizens Should Look For In A Multivitamin by Michael Walters
Senior citizens require a different mixture of ingredients in their multivitamins. These multivitamins are geared towards them using a unique combination of important vitamins and the question is whether or not others should use it as well. Naturally, those multivitamins are beefed up, due in large part to a senior citizen’s far more substantial needs…
Benefits of Cayenne For Senior Citizens’ Diets by Sharon Elrod
Alternative and Complementary treatments are finally getting some long overdue recognition. Senior citizens have been among the groups of people lobbying for non-traditional medical treatment of disease. One of those non-traditional methodologies is the use of herbal medicine. Among the herbs getting appropriate accolades these days is Cayenne. Most of us think of it as…
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes September is Healthy Aging Month, making it an ideal time to shed some light on an important issue that impacts millions as we age – our eyesight. With around 1.75 million people in the country having age-related macular degeneration, according to the National Institutes of Health, and…
Better Health For Senior Citizens by Irene Mori
People are living longer these days than in years past. The average age of longevity is not as young as it was, and it is not unusual for people to live well into their nineties. Baby boomers started becoming senior citizens several years ago, and they want to have better health. Just as they have…
A Crusade to Help Senior Citizens in Car Shopping by Irene Mori
Seldom is shopping for and buying a new automobile a wonderful experience. Indeed, there is a chance that it could be a horrible encounter with unpleasant consequences. Signing the papers to lease or purchase a car, if one is not ready to do so, can be an event which causes monumental anxiety and stress. Senior…
Diet Management For Senior Citizens by Jane Kim
As people grow older, they become less active, especially after retirement from an active job. Food is required to maintain the health and state of the body, as in younger age groups, but less energy is needed. Senior citizens can maintain their health by following tips: – Many elderly women and some men suffer from…
Healthy Eating – 5 Dietary Requirements For Senior Citizens by Christine Abbate
Healthy eating, whether as a child or senior citizen is a vital part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Your nutritional needs are pretty much the same at 40, 50, 60 and beyond as they were when you were younger–with some minor variations. As we grow older, our bodies becomes less forgiving, and we will…
VETERANS VILLAGE LAS VEGAS OFFERS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Seeks Food Pantry and Water Donations; Open on July 4 WHAT: Due to food and water shortage, Veterans Village, a temporary housing facility for vets that also offers a comprehensive roster of services to help vets heal and succeed – invites the community to donate bottled water and canned food items to provide relief…
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH
TERRY MURPHY RECOGNIZED AS SHARE HUMANITARIAN OF THE MONTH Terry Murphy, a longtime local businesswoman and community leader who is president of Strategic Solutions and serves as president of Downtown Las Vegas Alliance, is the SHARE Humanitarian for the month of May for her volunteering efforts with Veterans Village, The Rape Crisis Center and…
Senior Citizens Can Have a Home Based Business by Irene Mori
In this day and age when more senior citizens are finding it difficult to manage with the retirement funds at their disposal, many are seeking outside employment after leaving the regular workforce. They may find themselves greeting customers at a Walmart store, helping people find products at Home Depot, or sweeping floors at a McDonald’s…
Multivitamins For Senior Citizens – Why Some Types Are Better Than Others by Michael Walters
The effectiveness of multivitamins is due in large part to the fact that they are targeted towards specific demographics. There are multivitamins just for the elderly, for women and even specifically for men. The ones targeted towards senior citizens in particularly raise questions. It’s fairly simple – people think about multivitamins targeted at senior citizens…
Advocacy for Senior Citizens: Getting Your Loved One the Best Care Available by Matthew G Young
A senior care consultant can play a very helpful role in your loved one’s care. There is no set requirement for the professional background of a senior care consultant; they can be nurses, doctors, or even experienced caregivers. The main thing that this profession needs is a good idea of all the options available to…
Realizing You Have Become A Senior Citizen by Irene Mori
Someday you may come to the realization that you have become a senior citizen. When we are young, we think old age is so far off that we never worry about reaching it. We generally feel good physically and cannot imagine a life which includes aches and pains on a daily basis. Life is enjoyable,…
Safety Tips for Traveling With Senior Citizens by David Stillwagon
Feeling safe and secure is vital when you are traveling whether you are traveling by yourself or with a group or family. It is always a big concern when you have children especially when you are in an area that isn’t familiar to you. Children have a habit of wandering away so keeping an eye…
Senior Citizens Health Conditions by Ian Pennington
As we reach our later years we are at risk of a great many health concerns. The list of senior citizens health conditions is a long and complex one. It includes both mental and physical issues and some people will be plagued with both. It can only be expected that, as time takes it toll on…
Not your ordinary joe – National Wellness Authority, Joe Piscatella, offers SIX-week Wellness and Heart Health Program
Not your ordinary joe – National Wellness Authority, Joe Piscatella, offers SIX-week Wellness and Heart Health Program RENO, Nev. (Feb. 15, 2013) –One of the country’s foremost authorities on lifestyle habits and heart health, Joe Piscatella, will offer 6 Weeks to a Healthier Heart – a six-week wellness program designed to improve heart health….
Depression in Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
Depression is a medical condition that is characterized by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless; low self-esteem; and loss of interest in things one used to enjoy. Senior citizens are prone to life-altering changes that can lead one to feel depressed. Dealing with the trials life throws at us such as, loss, change, loneliness, or a…
Do Senior Citizens Need to Exercise? by Judy Conway
Many people ask the question, “Do senior citizens need to exercise?” One of the greatest causes of atrophy to the muscles of seniors is insufficient activity needed to stimulate adequate blood flow to vital organs. Reasons for an Exercise Program: Left to the reticence of a senior lifestyle can result in disease, lack of muscle…
Healthy Eating, Exercise and Lifestyle Guide For Senior Citizens By David Crumrine
Healthy Eating and Lifestyle While it is important for people of all ages to stay healthy, it is especially important for senior citizens to maintain healthy eating habits as well as to stay active which is important in the prevention of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. By practicing healthier living practices,…
Veterans Village Las Vegas Receives $97,000 in Mattresses
The Home Depot continues to support Veterans Village Las Vegas The Home Depot Foundation (THDF) recently donated a truckload of mattresses valued at more than $97,000 to Veterans Village Las Vegas. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting VeteransVillage since its inception last year, continues to increase its support to…
Veterans Village Collaborates with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society
Veterans to pilot dog adoption program WHAT: VeteransVillageLas Vegas, a comprehensive housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families, is collaborating with Heaven Can Wait Animal Society (HCWAS) Las Vegas. Two veterans will pilot a dog adoption program by volunteering to assume responsibility for the care of a dog while staying…
Free Vision Forum At Las Vegas Senior Center March 7
No-Cost Basic Skills Workshops For Visually Impaired Living as a blind or visually impaired person is such a challenge! How do you find where you’re going, achieve your potential, or complete your education? Join other visually impaired individuals, their families and those who serve them for a free one-day event with workshops on basic…
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Recreation, Adaptive Recreation & Community Special Events All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle! Ward 1 Puppy…
Fashion Show Salutes Youth Volunteers For Exceptional Community Service
More than 30 high school young men and women from National Charity League Las Vegas and Young Men’s Service League take the runway at Fashion Show WHAT: In recognition of thousands of hours of community service performed by local youth, Fashion Show hosts a special runway show to salute and recognize the good works…
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events
City Of Las Vegas March 2013 Senior Events Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in…
New International Federation on Ageing Report Declares Vision Loss No Longer an Inevitable Part of Ageing
Calls for Investments in Preventive Eye Health to Reduce Social and Economic Burdens of Vision Loss The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) today released a new report describing the health, social and economic burdens of vision loss on a global society that is rapidly ageing. The report calls for increased public education and awareness programs,…
The Home Depot Foundation to Announce Significant Grant to Veterans Village
HELP LAUNCH VEGAS LOVES VETERANS CAMPAIGN WHAT: Fred Wacker, COO of The Home Depot Foundation, will announce the awarding of a significant grant to Veterans Village Las Vegas at a brief ceremony that will also include dozens of associate volunteers from The Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation, which has been actively engaged in supporting…
US Senator Dean Heller, recently appointed member of Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, to Tour Veterans Village Las Vegas Tomorrow
WHAT: US Senator Dean Heller will tour Veterans Village Las Vegas tomorrow. Recently appointed as a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Heller will learn first-hand about Veterans Village Las Vegas, a comprehensive and highly innovative housing and resource facility for U.S. veterans and their families. Veterans Village opened in 2012 in a…
Global Vitamin D Interactive Map Illustrates Vitamin D Insufficiency Among U.S. Population and Worldwide
Worldwide: Rates of vitamin D insufficiency are higher among women than men with older women being at most risk for developing osteoporosis. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has launched an interactive global map of vitamin D status, which presents a snapshot of vitamin D levels worldwide. The map and accompanying publication1 confirm that vitamin D…
Free Senior Help Fair
Free Senior Help Fair Provides Vital Information & Services The Senior Help Fair is a collaborative event hosted by community-based organizations comprised of health care, senior service providers and government. The HELP Fair attendees will be treated to a variety of vendors, offering health and wellness screenings, health-related tips and information about local services from…
Sunrise Health Events
Sunrise Hospital: • Lunch and Learn: Effective Nutrition for Wellness • Tuesday, September 11, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at the Sunrise Hospital H2U Office: 3131 LaCanada Street, suite 107 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Registration is required for this FREE, informational event. Please call 702-233-5300 to register. • Physician Dinner Lecture on…
Vi Marks 25 Years As a National Leader in Senior Living
Vi Marks 25 Years As a National Leader in Senior Living Vi – the developer, owner and operator of older adult living communities – is celebrating its 25th anniversary in August. Vi operates 10 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) nationwide. “We are extremely proud of the accomplishments we have achieved during the past 25 years,”…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Adult Day Care Directory – Northern Nevada Rural
Comstock Senior Nutrition Prgm-Storey County Mill & E Street, Virginia City, NV 89440 (775) 847-0957 Call for branch info. Exercises & art programs, legal services, HAWK services, Floral program, SHIP Help, Access to health network
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Northern Nevada
Carson City Senior Citizen Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, NV 89706 (775) 883-0703 Social activities, yoga, meals on wheels. Neil Rd. Recreation Ctr. 3925 Neil Rd., Reno, NV 89052. 775-689-8484 Congregate Meals, Travel & Trip Programs, Classes, Social Activities, Health & Fitness Presentations, Drivers Safety Classes. Multi-Generational Facility, Veterans Help …
Nevada-Senior-Guide Prescription Assistance Directory – Northern Nevada
CARE Chest of Sierra Nevada 7910 N. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89506 (775) 829- 2273, www.carechest.org Free prescriptions, diabetic and liquid nutrition products, Medical Equipment, Personal & Medical Supplies, General Referrals Nevada Department of Health & Human Services 3416 Goni Rd., Bldg. D 132, Carson City 775-687-4210 OR 866-303-6323 Opt 7 Seniors RX, Dental…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Senior Centers Directory – Southern Nevada
Black Mountain Recreation Center 599 Greenway Rd., Henderson, NV 89015 (702) 267-4070, www.cityofhenderson.com Recreation, Exercise, Racket ball, Socialization, Pool (outside), Yoga Boulder City Senior Center 813 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-3320, www.bcseniorcenter.org Mon-Fri: 8am-3pm. Transportation, Nutrition, Recreation, Food, Foot Clinic, Senior Law Project, Medicare, SHIP, Monthly Trips Cambridge Recreation…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Multiple Services Directory – Southern Nevada
AARP – Nevada State Office / Contact Center 5820 S. Eastern Ave. #190, LV, NV 89119 Toll Free 1-866-389-5652 www.aarp.org/nv Advocacy, Employment Assistance, Safe Driving Instruction, Tax Services, Legal Services Catholic Charities of So. Nevada 531 N. 30th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 (702) 382-0721 Foster Grandparent Program, Senior Companion Program, Retired Senior Volunteers….
Nevada-Senior-Guide Food Assistance Directory – Southern Nevada
Catholic Charities of So. NV 531 N. 30th St., LV, NV 89101 (702) 385-5284, www.catholiccharities.com Meals On Wheels 7:30am-4pm Christ Church Episcopal 2000 S. Maryland Parkway, LV, NV 89104 (702) 735-7655. Emergency Food Assistance Need ID for family and food voucher. Outreach Program for Clothes – Th 10am-12pm. Wed – Hot meal…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Silver Sky at Deer Springs – Las Vegas
www.silverskylasvegas.com Silver Sky at Deer Springs An Exceptional Retirement and Assisted Living Community for Nevada Seniors Silver Sky at Deer Springs Assisted Living pulled out the stops to create a family-style Retirement and Assisted Living setting while providing services that reflect both quality and caring. We feel it’s so exceptional that it places us in…