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USOAC have been fighting for more than 25 years to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout Alameda County. They have served as a vehicle for seniors and our friends/allies to collectively voice and address older adult concerns. Since 1986 and from their adopted...
The National Diabetes Education Program’s (NDEP)new publication, Fotonovela: Do it for them! But also for yourself , helps Hispanic/Latina women at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and their families. The visually attractive and engaging story – told in both English and...
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center A Sutter Health AffiliationCancer caregivers are distinguished from other family caregivers due to the unique nature of cancer and its treatments. Cancer family caregivers can feel challenged to assume complex and multiple responsibilities including medical decision-making, activities of daily living...
By Rita FilesThis month Veterans and their survivors saw a cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in their compensation and pension payment rates for the first time since 2009.Like military retirement pay, the survivor benefit plan (annuity), and social security, the monthly payment rates for...
Here are some ideas for meal planning this Thanksgiving to help you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the holiday festivities.Enlist help. Include the younger members of your family in the food preparation and in setting and clearing the table, not...
By Rick Banas of BMA Management, Inc.Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko , PhD, offered some interesting observations about wellness and aging yesterday at the 2011 Senior Living Conference that I was attending. The conference was hosted by Life Services Network ( LSN ), an association in Illinois...
Good nutrition and staying physically active are key factors for longevity. Inactivity and poor nutrition are one of the leading causes of death.Our bodies will need fewer calories as we age, but seniors still need proper nutrition. Try to maintain a diet consisting of low...
There are many tips and tricks on how seniors can save money. One of the most common ways is to cut back on your energy bill. Did you know that 60% to 80% of energy is used when an appliance in idle? By unplugging televisions,...
A recommended amount of daily intake of salt based on the 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines is only 1,500 milligrams for African-Americans, people who are over 50, and those who have high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease. The maximum amount is 2,300 milligrams...
Ten Steps to Creating a Safe KitchenKitchens are considered one of the most dangerous areas of a home, for children and for seniors. Many accidents and falls occur in the kitchen due to a range of common scenarios: cooking fires, grease and spills on the...