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Dementia Care Reimagined: A Q&A With Dr. Tia Powell
The author calls for more research on developing compassionate care models As so many medical professionals, policymakers and nonprofits continue to sound the alarm about the impending tsunami of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the U.S. still has no affordable long-term care system to handle the situation. In her new book Dementia Reimagined: Building...
Benefits of Physical Fitness as We Age | Part 2
Todd Roush, Fitness Coordinator at Buffalo Hill Terrace on the benefits of physical fitness as we age.
Todd presents reasons and benefits of physical fitness with a focus on pain management.
Gymtimidation: How I got past my fear of working out
The right gym, the right trainer and other tips can help you succeed Glute raises. Boat pose. In the safety of an empty corner, away from the gym’s dumbbell racks and big silver machines, I focused on the warm-ups I’d learned the week before. Proud of mastering that much — a month earlier, I’d...
Helping a Loved One With Dementia at Family Gatherings
Here are suggestions for engaging with him or her during family events By Patricia Corrigan Contributing Writer Credit: Adobe Stock Part of the TRANSFORMING LIFE AS WE AGE SPECIAL REPORT In many families, holiday or other event gatherings are a collaborative effort. Someone brings the main dish, someone else brings a salad and another person shows up...
Benefits of Physical Fitness as We Age | Part 1
Todd Roush, Fitness Coordinator at Buffalo Hill Terrace on the benefits of physical fitness as we age.
Todd presents reasons and benefits of physical fitness with a focus on improving mental clarity and well being.
Blue Zones, Part 2: How the World’s Oldest People in Asia and Europe Make Their Money Last
What we can learn from Blue Zone island residents of Japan, Italy and Greece By Richard Eisenberg Money & Work EditorApril 9, 2019 Credit: Next Avenue | John Gilman (In 2008, National Geographic writer Dan Buettner published his bestselling book, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, about...
Legislative Priorities for Seniors
Rose Hughes, Director of Montana Heath Care Association on Legislative Priorities for Seniors
Rose reports on how the latest Montana Legislative session affects Montana elder adults.
Blue Zones, Part 1: How the World’s Oldest People Make Their Money Last
What we can learn from centenarians in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula (In 2008, National Geographic writer Dan Buettner published his bestselling book, The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who’ve Lived the Longest, about the five “longevity pockets” around the world: The Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa,...
Why the City of Kalispell is a Great Choice for Seniors
Since 1892, Kalispell has been the focal point of northwest Montana. In fact, Kalispell is considered the largest city and commercial center in the Flathead Valley, with a population of around 23,000 people. Kalispell provides its residents with a host of amenities to ensure a fun, relaxing and productive lifestyle. You’ll find top-quality restaurants for...
‘End Game’ Film Shows the Struggle in End-of-Life Decisions
The Oscar-nominated documentary also spotlights palliative and hospice care Credit: ‘End Game’ | Netflix In a pivotal scene of the documentary End Game, we listen in as a team of palliative care professionals discusses Mitra, a 45-year-old woman who is dying of cancer. Should they approach her about hospice? The hospital chaplain urges the group not...