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 [...]
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Did you know that the amount of physical exercise you exert during the day is one of the key ingredients to helping you get a good nights sleep? The more active your body is during the day, the more likely you are to relax at night and fall asleep faster. With regular exercise you’ll notice [...] The department of psychiatry at Rhode Island Hospital has created a new questionnaire and measurement scale to evaluate anxiety in senior citizens. Anxiety is a condition that is becoming more common as an individual gets older. In order to determine the condition of a medical disorder, it is necessary to evaluate outcomes. Standardized scales are [...] “Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, but today half of all people in industrialized countries are living with magnesium deficiencies that may generally impair human health, including cognitive functioning,” says Dr. Inna Slutsky, who researches magnesium and magnesium supplements at MIT. What does this mean for us here in Chicago? In the [...] A recent article in the New York Times discusses how families can decide which type of senior care is right for them. The article discusses considerations, such as safety or costs, as well as the different categories and options available. The author notes some of the many questions families facing this situation ask, “But where would he go [...] The National Council on Aging has created materials to explain to seniors how they will be affected by healthcare reform. Called “Straight Talk for Seniors,” the fact sheet “explains the health reform plan and what it would mean for Medicare, and helps seniors weigh the pros and cons so they can make up their own [...] Chicago and North Shore seniors should be on their guard as the 2010 Census is other way. The U.S. Better Business Bureau warns consumers to be aware that many scam artists use the census as a way to either phish for information or gain access into individuals homes. Spokeswoman Alison Southwick says “We are warning people [...] Well Chicago, this weekend we celebrate (or bemoan) that yearly event, the beginning of Daylight Savings. As residents of Chicago and the North Shore contemplate losing one valuable hour of sleep, it’s the perfect time to talk about improving senior sleep. Naps and medication are two of the most frequently cited ways seniors and their caregivers [...] With all the different health programs advertised on the television and on the internet, it is hard to choose which program is the best, especially when so many health experts seem to preach to us everyday, apparently knowing what is best for us and pledging to make our lives better. It’s especially bad for individuals [...] |
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