by mg_user | Jun 21, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes
From the time that you were a child, you’ve probably been told that it’s good to have strong healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and fragile and unfortunately, it affects us as we age. Often times osteoporosis can go undetected until...
by mg_user | Jun 19, 2013 | Fitness
A group of seven researchers from The University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that “regular exercise is associated with a delay in onset of dementia and Alzheimer disease, further supporting its value for elderly persons.” Over 1500 people...
by mg_user | Jun 17, 2013 | Senior Safety
It’s a reality that 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need help with their activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing). Declining health can present physical limitations that make everyday movements risky for senior citizens....
by mg_user | Jun 14, 2013 | Senior Safety
Summer is here and that means that it’s time for outdoor activities, fresh fruit, and fireworks. But that also means spending more time in the hot summer sun. If it feels like the sun is stronger now than when you were a kid, you’re right; research from NASA has shown...
by mg_user | Jun 12, 2013 | Current Events
Men between the ages of 40 and 85, who took a type of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones may be facing an increased risk of developing kidney disease, according to a study published by the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Fluoroquinolones, which include...
by mg_user | Jun 12, 2013 | Caregiver Corner
MG Guest Blogger, Rachel Gerstein, LMSW, has dedicated her life to improving the life of seniors through her work at Riverdale Senior Services, Inc. in New York City. She works with many seniors who struggle with feelings of depression and she has put together the...