The Illinois Department on Aging recently released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. The Plan […]
“Happiness is the highest form of health.” – Dalai Lama What is Happiness? What is happiness? Happy, being in a state of happiness means different things to different people. If asked, some would say that happiness is associated with satisfaction in one’s self, while others might say that happiness is one’s appreciation of life. While
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Osteoporosis is a disease that makes bones weaker and more likely to break. It’s called a “silent disease” because people don’t know they have it until a bone breaks — usually in the hip, spine, or wrist. Older adults, especially women over 50, are at higher risk for osteoporosis. A broken bone can take longer
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According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, the older we get, the more likely we are to use more prescription and nonprescription medicines. Some older adults face challenges with remembering to take these medications or organizing them effectively. This can increase the chance of harmful side effects, drug interactions, and other medication-related problems (MRPs).
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Many people make assumptions about what it’s like to grow “old” and how aging will affect them. Understanding the positive aspects of aging, and the challenges, is important as you age. Some common misconceptions include: Learn more common misconceptions about aging.
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Gail’s family and friends always warned her that your vision changes as you age, but she didn’t really believe them. All too often, while her mother struggled to read the menu in a dimly lit restaurant, fishing through a bag for her trusted pair of readers, Gail would laugh and roll her eyes. After all,
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As you age, you may have concerns about dementia. Currently, there are no proven approaches to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but leading a healthy lifestyle may help address risk factors that have been associated with these diseases. Examples include: Learn more about the steps you can take to help address dementia risk factors.
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NOTE: This article is a continuation of Aging and Mobility: Part One. A carefully developed exercise plan can play a huge role in improving and maintaining mobility, or our body’s ability to freely and easily move around. It’s important to discuss your physical activity plan with a medical professional, who can help modify this plan
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