by Julie Ann Anderson on January 31, 2012
Blood pressure is something that people should strive to control throughout their lives, but it’s particularly important for seniors and senior health. High blood pressure is a common problem, affecting more than 50 percent of all Americans who are 60 years old or older. What is High Blood Pressure? When your heart beats and pumps [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on January 26, 2012
The second Wine Country Senior Games are scheduled May 31 through June 10. Senior athletes age 50 and over who may have missed a chance to compete in the inaugural event last year can get a new chance. Sports for the 2012 Games will include archery, swimming, soccer, basketball, running, walking, tennis, bocce ball, golf, [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on January 23, 2012
Omaha Business Hall of Fame By Cindy Gonzalez WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER A former mayor, a publisher, a marketing expert, two husband-wife teams and the founder of a discount-store chain are to be inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame. The selections follow a nomination process that sought people whose accomplishments in business were historically [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on December 16, 2011
Santa Cookies It’s that time of year for seasonal cookies. Try this great recipe that involves no baking. 2 (6 ounce) pkgs white chocolate baking squares, chopped 1 (1 lb) package Nutter Butter sandwich cookies red colored crystal sugar 32 vanilla chips or 32 white chocolate chips 64 miniature semisweet chocolate chips 32 red-hot [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on December 14, 2011
Start Up Stretching Regular stretching reduces pain, improves flexibility and quality of life Flexibility, or the lack thereof, is probably the single most important factor affecting our quality of life as we age. Don’t assume that with aging you will automatically lose your flexibility. You can counterbalance the effects of aging so that your physiology [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on November 30, 2011
Fight the flu “A flu shot is your best protection against catching the flu,” says Randy Bergen, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at Kaiser Permanente. The flu virus changes often. The protection given by the flu vaccine only lasts for about a year, so you need to get a flu shot every year, preferably in [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on November 22, 2011
The Perfect Turkey for your family Thangiving this year! Three Easy to follow reciepies you can create and enjoy! Ingredients 1 (14 to 16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on October 17, 2011
Why Seniors are Moving from Institution Back Home After living for three years in a nursing home following a stroke, Gail, 78, went through his life savings paying for the nursing home and eventually qualified for Medicaid. He had always wanted to and intended to move back home, but his condition required that he stay [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on October 10, 2011
Eyesight is crucial to our independence, mobility and quality of life. However, our eyes age right along with the rest of our bodies and need special care and consideration for long-term health. One in four people over 65 have at least early signs of age-related macular degeneration [...]
by Julie Ann Anderson on September 30, 2011
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women behind skin cancer. Seniors are at an increased risk to develop breast cancer, so take time during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October to learn more about this deadly disease. Here are a few facts regarding [...]