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Alzheimer’s and Marriage

Scientists have long known that maintaining and developing new social relationships can help decrease the risk of dementia. However, a new study found that relationships during one’s midlife can have an effect on Alzheimer’s.

The new study followed 2000 men and women from Finland from age 50 and tracked them for 21 years.  The researchers found [...]

December 31st, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Mental Stimulation, Social Ties | Leave a comment

Elderly Consume More Alcohol Than Younger Drinkers

Some interesting findings considering that tomorrow is New Year’s Eve; a night that most Chicago residents traditionally spend on the town!

 A recent survey conducted on those with alcohol dependence revealed surprising results: older adults drink more than younger adults. Those over the age of 60 drink more in one session and also tend to partake in binge [...]

December 30th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Diet & Nutrition | 2 comments

How Seniors Can Save on their Water Bills

For many seniors who live on a fixed income, money is a big issue. Saving money on anything possible is a must, especially with additional costs coming up for the holidays posing additional strain on the bank accounts of seniors. Bills tend to be higher over the winter [...]

December 14th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: General Interest | Leave a comment

Activites for Grandchildren Over the Holidays

A trip to Grandma and Grandpa’s house is often something that children look forward to year-round, and begin to anticipate even more as the holidays approach. While some might not admit it, many grandparents become just as giddy as the younger generations in their family, but in their [...]

December 14th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Social Ties | Leave a comment

Money Saving Tips for Holiday Gift Giving

 

Q – I am an 80-something year old grandmother. I have a huge family, and I try to get nice gifts for everyone over the holidays, but I am a widower and on a fixed income, I find that the holidays really push me to the limits [...]

December 14th, 2009 | Tags: , | Category: Social Ties | Leave a comment

Active Aging Week: Is that Enough?

Active Aging Week is an American focus to help seniors become more active at the end of September. Yes, Active Aging Week is long behind us now but the reason it’s still a topic of discussion is because we wonder if it’s enough. Implementing Active Aging Week was a commendable effort –  but shouldn’t promoting [...]

December 14th, 2009 | Tags: | Category: General Interest | 14 comments