Try Go4Life’s side leg raise! It helps strengthen your hips, thighs, and buttocks. Find a sturdy chair to help with your balance. As you progress, you also can add ankle weights. Go4Life is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Last Updated on April 29, 2020
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The Administration for Community Living is seeking guidance on monitoring cognitive health in homebound older adults through a Request for Information (RFI) process. The RFI – released this past Friday, August 23rd – is entitled, “Monitoring Status Changes in Cognitive Health Among Homebound Older Adults”. ACL is seeking input from stakeholders including academic and research
good drivers must be alert, think clearly, and make good decisions. When a person, such as someone with Alzheimer’s disease, is no longer able to do these things, he or she should stop driving. This infographic can help with steps to take to help you determine if a person should stop driving: Learn more about
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On Saturday, August 17th, the Arts for Brain Health Coalition sponsored its first 2019 Arts for Brain health event. It was at the National Museum of Mexican Art. The Coalition activates partnerships between healthcare and arts providers, designing and presenting programs that use creative engagement to improve the lives of people with memory loss and
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s clinical trials finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Biomarkers and Brain Imaging Longitudinal Innate Immunity and Aging Study (LIIA) (Aurora, CO) Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
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Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or have health problems. Lower your risk of heat-related illnesses with these tips: Drink plenty of liquids, such as water or fruit or vegetable juices. Stay away from drinks containing alcohol or caffeine. If your doctor has told you
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Summertime is a great time to be active with your family. Family gatherings provide opportunities to build in time for exercise and physical activity. Being physically active can be more fun with those you love, and you’ll benefit from improved health and time spent together. You can go biking, jogging, or hiking at a nearby
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It can be difficult to make the decision about whether you or a loved one needs to leave home. Sometimes, decisions about where to care for a family member need to be made quickly, for example, when a sudden injury requires a new care plan. Other times, a family has a while to look for
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