2019

Heart to Head Series: The Link between High Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Disease

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“Advances in our understanding of the role of cardiovascular risks have shown them to be closely associated with cognitive impairment and dementia. Because many cardiovascular risks are modifiable, it may be possible to maintain brain health and to prevent dementia later in life.” American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Presidential Advisory, (2017, October), “Defining Optimal […]

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AgeOptions Organization Funds 21 Memory Cafes throughout Suburban Cook County

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A Memory Cafe is a social gathering place for people living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia-related diseases. Often located in churches, community centers, libraries and similar locations, Memory Cafes provide a relaxed environment where participants, including caregivers, family and friends, can share information, have access to community resources and enjoy fun activities

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Go4Life Coach Tips:

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It’s time to take it up a notch! Do you exercise regularly? If so, you’ll be able to tell when it’s time to make your activities more challenging. You may be ready if: You have more energy after your workout. Climbing a couple of flights of stairs is getting easier. It’s easier to get in

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Northwestern Memorial Hospital hosts 25th Annual Alzheimer Day

10 Tips for Choosing Healthy Meals as you Age

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Making healthy food choices is a smart thing to do—no matter how old you are! Use these tips to choose foods for better health at any stage of life. Drink plenty of liquids. With age, you may lose some of your sense of thirst. Drink water often and limit beverages that have lots of added sugars

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March 26 webinar: (Almost) everything you wanted to know about NIA funding but were afraid to ask

The 10 Benefits of Exercise

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You are never too old to start exercising. Research shows that even people who start exercising in their 80’s and 90’s experience health benefits. A study published by the International Journal of Stroke found that people between the ages of 40 to 59 – who started a fitness routine – cut their risk of a

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Tune in on March 14 and 15 for the 2019 Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit

Overcome Roadblocks to Healthy Eating

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Some older adults may face roadblocks that make healthy food choices more difficult. Here are examples of some common problems and solutions: Tired of cooking or eating alone? Try cooking and sharing a meal with friends. Look into having some meals at a nearby senior center, community center, or religious facility. Not only will you enjoy a

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Got 10 minutes? Try this exercise video?

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Do you have 10 minutes today to make your health a priority? Try the 10-minute sample workout from Go4Life! This workout only takes 10 minutes and features everything you need for a quick workout: a warm up; strength, flexibility, and balance exercises; and a cool down. Here’s what you’ll need: A stable chair and room to exercise. Hand

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