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Healthy Aging
Tip Sheet: Participating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age
As you grow older, you may spend more time at home alone. Being lonely or socially isolated is not good for your overall health. If you find yourself spending a lot of time alone, try participating in activities you find meaningful — those that create a sense of purpose in your daily life. These can
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Tips to Manage Forgetfulness
Many people worry about becoming forgetful as they age. Mild forgetfulness, such as losing things from time to time or missing a monthly payment, can be a normal part of aging. Consider these techniques to help manage forgetfulness and changes in memory: Find more tips to help manage forgetfulness.
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Extend the Healthy, Active Years of Life With These Tips
Many different factors influence healthy aging. Research in this area suggests that certain actions can help you manage your health, live as independently as possible, and maintain quality of life as you grow older. For example, try to: Find more steps you can take to promote healthy aging as you grow older.
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AgeGuide Senior Lifestyle Expo August 23 & 24
AgeGuide is thrilled to announce the return of its Senior LifeStyle Expo live and in-person! The two-day event will take place August 23 & 24 at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace, IL., from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Attendees can expect to find loads of information from educational seminars, wellness screenings and technology demonstrations
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The Ten Benefits of Exercise
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 deadly stroke
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10 Benefits of an Active Lifestyle for Seniors
Maintaining an active lifestyle with activities ranging from moderate to vigorous intensity, such as exercise, walking, and gardening can promote a variety of health benefits for older people. Talk to your healthcare provider about strategies to help you live your best life!
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Exercise: Beneficial to Your Brain, Body and Spirit
If you want to look and feel younger as well as improve your overall health, then the answer is likely exercise and physical activity. While exercise refers to actions such as brisk walking or yoga, physical activity also includes gardening, walking around your favorite store, or any movement outside of sitting down. According to the
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Are Latinos at Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s?
The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases for everyone with age. For Latinos—the fastest-growing group of older adults in the United States—some risk factors seem to matter more than for others. The National Institute on Aging supports studies to identify these risk factors—and use that information to improve Latinos’ odds against Alzheimer’s. Besides older age,
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How to Set Fitness Goals for the New Year
The start of a new year is a great time to set a new fitness goal! Setting goals can help you establish a fitness routine, monitor your progress, and stay on track. Short-term goals are tasks that you can accomplish in the present or very near future. For example: Having the appropriate shoes and clothing
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