I have noticed that our members do not drink enough water. I am hoping that after reading this article they will make a conscience effort to drink more. Taken from https://www.slenderkitchen.com/article/how-to-calculate-how-much-water-you-should-drink-a-day Lots of people don’t realize the true importance of drinking enough water everyday and how it can impact both your health and your weight […]

Insurance for the Future: Planning and Paying for Long-Term Care Long-term care is a future that no one dreams of, but that won’t prevent it from coming true. Seniors are at the highest risk of needing assistance in at least two daily living activities. In fact, the lifetime probability for people over 65 needing long-term […]

   If you know someone with dementia, it’s no surprise, as approximately 7.7 million new cases are diagnosed each year, totaling about 47.5 million people worldwide. While there are a variety of health issues that can cause a senior to lose their independence, dementia is in the lead. There are various forms of this affliction, […]

Last week I learned about the Administration for Community Living and how to apply for a government grant. I have just started the application, and I hope to get it finished by the deadline. If you are interested, please go to https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants/how-apply I also learned how easy it is to mess up. I have been thinking […]

Everything you need to know about electrolytes https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/153188.php Last updated Mon 20 November 2017 By Adam Felman Reviewed by Nancy Choi, MD An electrolyte is a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water. They are essential for a number of bodily functions. All humans need electrolytes to survive. Many automatic processes in the body rely […]

In addition to dishing out juicy produce as a pre- and post-workout snack (orange slices, anyone?), infusing water with fresh fruit and vegetables like cucumber can give your ordinary bottle of water an extraordinary and healthy dose of flavor.  

Summer is prime time for outdoor sports, family vacations, BBQs, festivals and long days in the sun. While you are enjoying those activities and the hot weather, it’s easy to be hit by dehydration—and most people don’t see it coming. Summer is also prime time for electrolyte imbalances and even heat stroke—all of which are […]

On June 15, World Elder Abuse Awarness Day, I attended a conference in Lexington, Kentucky, where I learned that Kentucky is working to get out of the disgraceful group of 10 states in the country who have the highest rates of elder abuse. And everyone knows that most cases go unreported. I also learned that […]