Lessons from Inside Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s manifests itself differently in every person. The disease gives us important opportunities to rise to be our best selves.
February 1, 2019
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Health
More than A Flu Shot: Senior Immunizations
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends as many as 11 vaccines for adults, depending on their age and health condition.
February 1, 2019
Alzheimer’s Warnings Often Show During Holidays
It isn’t surprising that the time when family members are most likely to recognize the first signs of developing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a loved one comes during the holiday season. Family members and friends who have not seen one another for months, or even a year, gather, and the signs of memory loss or behavioral change become obvious.
December 1, 2018
Seniors Regain Mobility, Quality of Life with Portable Oxygen Concentrators
Small, lightweight portable oxygen concentrators the size of a hardcover novel are increasingly replacing large, bulky oxygen tanks.
October 26, 2018
Medicaid Expansion will Hurt Seniors Who Need It Most — Vote NO on Proposition 2
Rejecting Medicaid expansion is in the best interest of all Idahoans, including senior citizens.
October 1, 2018
Close the Health Coverage Gap, Expand Medicaid — Vote YES on Proposition 2
Seniors are some of the most active members and volunteers in our communities. But when health conditions go untreated, our ability to give back to our community is limited.
October 1, 2018
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
The impact of Alzheimer’s is profoundly felt throughout the state. Currently in Idaho, about 25,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s with an estimated 5.7 million across the country. The Alzheimer’s Association® urges individuals throughout Idaho to get involved and raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
June 1, 2018
Is Your Blood Pressure Too High?
If you’re unsure what your blood pressure levels should be, you’re not alone. Recent changes in the hypertension guidelines made by the American Heart Association and the American College Cardiology mean that roughly 30 million more Americans than previously thought are now considered to have high blood pressure (hypertension). According to the new guidelines, anyone with a blood pressure reading above 130/80 is considered to have high blood pressure.
June 1, 2018
Get Moving To Preserve Your Hearing
Each year, many Americans, motivated to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, make the popular New Year’s Resolution to exercise more frequently. This commitment has an additional, lesser-known perk; Exercise benefits hearing health.
February 1, 2018
The Brain and Body Connection — Info from the Alzheimer’s Association
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how
February 1, 2018
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