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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 | 3 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 | 175 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 | 18 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 | 24 comments
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