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How to Live a Longer, Happier Life

In an interesting article in June 2010 AARP Bulletin, about living a longer and better life. In the article, advice is given by Robert Butler, M.D., one of the country’s foremost experts on aging. In his latest book, The Longevity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to [...]

July 16th, 2010 | Category: General Interest, Sense of Purpose | Leave a comment

Free iPhone App to Enhance Exercise for Senior Citizens

The Department of Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Diabetes of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, found that under a controlled diet, trimmer people spend more time standing than [...]

June 25th, 2010 | Category: General Interest, Physical Stimulation, Sense of Purpose | 2 comments

Bringing Back Brain Power

An interesting article from Northridge Magazine, talks about the influence of a video game called “Brain Age” on senior citizens. Geovanni Sosa conducted a research project to see the effect of the video game on the [...]

June 24th, 2010 | Category: General Interest, Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose | Leave a comment

Risk Factors for Depression in the Elderly

The entire city of Chicago seems to have brightened up with the official arrival of spring. Throughout Chicago and the North Shore suburbs you see people walking without coats, and even some brave sandal-wearers! However it is important to remember that not everyone perks up with the coming of Spring - this is why we’ve prepared a [...]

March 31st, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest, Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | Leave a comment

Seniors Can Make A Difference!: Generous Seniors Leading Efforts for the Homeless in Detroit

The effort to help furnish apartments for homeless Detriot veterans is being headed up by proactive seniors. Bea Sacks, 90, and Muriel Sherbow, 85, set out on a mission after discovering that while homeless veterans are able to move into long-term housing with government subsidies, no furnishings were included. The pair then set about recruiting [...]

February 9th, 2010 | Tags: | Category: Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | One comment

Illinois Department on Aging Focuses on Oral History in February

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has announced that their theme for February is oral history; this is part of their year-long campaign which began in January entitled “2010: Year of the Engaged Older.” The campaign, headed up by director Charles Johnson is part of a Illinois-wide initiative to “improve the health and lives of older adults [...]

February 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 2 comments

Volunteering May Help Seniors Avoid Frailty – Volunteer Opportunities in the Chicago North Shore

It is known that keeping your mind and body active in your elder years can help slow the onset of frailty and aging.   In recent studies it has been found that elderly citizens who volunteer produce the best results for avoiding frailty.  In one particular study done by UCLA researchers, 1,072 healthy adults from the [...]

January 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 52 comments

Enjoy The World's Wonders No Matter Your Age! Chicago Seniors Can Safely Travel Internationally with CDC Guide

Chicago in winter is, shall we say, an experience. While most residents of the North Shore are well used to the cold and the lack of sunlight, winter is still a great time to take a trip to somewhere colorful and warm. With the Center for Disease Control (CDC) “Yellow Book for International Travel,” which outlines health [...]

January 14th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose | 13 comments

Top 10 Balanced Care Method™ New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are notoriously difficult to keep. Changing habits and behavior is challenging at any age but becomes much more difficult as we get older. Grand sweeping resolutions are rarely successful, neither are ones with goals that are too big or with vague end points. Try making a modest resolution with specific, regular, and [...]

January 5th, 2010 | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Mental Stimulation, Physical Stimulation, Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 14 comments