_ Aging WellWhy Our Word Choices Matter As We Age By Sondra Forsyth articleBy Roger Landry MD Have you ever considered how the words we use impact the culture around us? How do those words reflect our own attitudes, beliefs, and values? Furthermore, for those among us who work in the aging profession, how does what we say affect both how we perceive older adults to be, and how they self-identify? How Our Brains React to the Words We Say
_ Aging WellFoods That Won’t “Frail” You By Sondra Forsyth article By Robert Ashton M.D. With aging comes frailty. The more frail we are, the more likely we are to get sick or die from chronic illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and other leading causes of death. If you can slow the debilitating process, then you have a shot at living not only a longer life, but a healthier one too.
_ Aging WellGenes That Protect Against Frailty By Sondra Forsyth articleFrailty is a common condition associated with old age, characterized by weight loss, weakness, decreased activity level and reduced mobility, which together increase the risk of injury and death. Yet, not all elderly people become frail. Some remain vigorous and robust well into old age. The question remains: Why?
_ Aging Well Well-beingWatch: How to Live Over 100 Years By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Aging Well Brain HealthRight Brain Stays Youthful as We Age By Sondra Forsyth articleAt least one part of the human brain appears to be able to process information the same way in older age as it does in the prime of life, according to research conducted at the University of Adelaide in Australia and presented at the 12th International Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Brisbane in July 2014.
_ Aging Well Senior HealthLonger Lives, Fewer Age-Related Illnesses By Sondra Forsyth articleLiving long and well may eventually be more possible, thanks to a surprise result of the work of scientists at The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia. While developing a new cancer drug, the researchers discovered that mice lacking a specific protein live longer lives with fewer age-related illnesses. The mice, which lack the TRAP-1 protein, demonstrated less age-related tissue degeneration, obesity, and spontaneous tumor formation when compared to normal mice. The teams findings could change how scientists view the metabolic networks within cells.
_ Aging Well Caregiving3 Tips for Choosing an Assisted-Living Home for Your Parents By Sondra Forsyth article By Peder JohnsenSeventy percent of people age 65 and older will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to a 2014 study by CareScout, a division of Genworth Financial Services. But that doesn’t mean they have to sacrifice quality of life. In fact, a person who needs some assistance with day-to-day living will often find he or she is much happier in a good assisted-living community with an atmosphere that reminds them of their former home.
_ Aging Well Exercise Health & Fitness Healthy Diet & Nutrition7 Strategies to Optimize Your Growth Hormone By Sondra Forsyth article By Sara Gottfried MD“My husband and I had the most amazing sex in years,” Martha began, slightly cautious she was oversharing. When my facial expressions suggested otherwise, she continued:
_ Aging WellLife Expectancy Gains Threatened By Sondra Forsyth articleA study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds that the more ailments you have after retirement age, the shorter your life expectancy. The analysis, one of the first to examine the burden of multiple chronic conditions on life expectancy among the elderly, may help explain why increases in life expectancy among older Americans are slowing.A report on the findings, based on an analysis of 1.4 million Medicare enrollees, appears in the August 2014 issue of the journal Medical Care.
_ Aging WellThere’s No Place Like Home – For Growing Old By Sondra Forsyth article“The stairs are getting so hard to climb.” “Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner.” “I’ve lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home.”These are common issues for older people. And, you may share the often-heard wish—“I want to stay in my own home!” The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that.
Aging Well Brain HealthA New Look at Cognition & Aging By Sondra Forsyth articleFrom a cognitive perspective, aging is typically associated with decline. As we age, it may get harder to remember names and dates, and it may take us longer to come up with the right answer to a question. However, the news isn't all bad when it comes to cognitive aging. according to a set of three articles in the July 2014 issue of Perspectives in Psychological Science.
_ Aging Well ExerciseMore of Us Are Exercising This Year! By Sondra Forsyth articleThe 2014 United States of Aging Survey found that 37% Americans 60 and older say they exercise every day, compared with 26% in 2013. Maybe all those reports about how “sitting is the new smoking” are motivating us! Even so, we can do better. Almost 2/3 of us are still not living lives that are active enough to promote good physical and emotional health. Yet older adults who do exercise daily are much more likely than those who never exercise to say the past year of their life has been better than normal.
Aging Well Senior HealthWhat’s Really Keeping You From Aging Well? By Sondra Forsyth articleBy Dr. Kevin J. McLaughlin During my experience as a health care provider, I have realized that, when it comes to aging well, many older women are worried about developing cancer, especially breast cancer, more than any other age-related diseases.
_ Aging Well Beauty & Style Skin Skin cancer Skin Health SunburnWatch: 7 Sunscreen Facts That Will Save Your Skin By Sondra Forsyth articleHere's another addition to our ThirdAge Video Collection. Press play to start learning!
_ Aging WellTesting Competency of Aging Drivers By Sondra Forsyth articleAs the American population continues to age, using tests to evaluate competency behind the wheel is critical. However, research done at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver found “significant barriers to evaluations important to the continued safety and competency of older drivers” according to a release from the university. The study was published 2014 in the journal Occupational Therapy in Health Care.
Aging WellA Drug to Slow Aging By Sondra Forsyth articleA drug called rapimycin may mimic the effect of dietary restriction, one of the most-researched methods for slowing the aging process, according to an article published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences/em> in June 2014.
_ Aging WellChecklist for Aging in Place By Sondra Forsyth article By Hilary YoungThe overwhelming majority of people aged 50 and older would choose to remain in their own homes as they age.
_ Aging Well Caregiving Medical CareLong-Term Care Must Be Improved By Sondra Forsyth articleAs millions of Americans struggle to help loved ones with dementia, policymakers should consider more ways to improve long-term services and supports for the soaring numbers of people with the debilitating condition and their caregivers, according to a new RAND Corporation study done in June 2014. Thereport also offers possible ways to achieve those goals.