You watch your diet, enjoy some exercise when you can, and try to get a solid eight hours of sleep each night. Overall, you feel that your health is pretty good — but it could be better. Wondering how to bump up your well-being to the next level? September is Healthy Aging Month, and it’s… Read More Hone Those Healthy Habits for Healthy Aging Month
Did you know a quarter of Americans who live with HIV are over the age of 50? Today’s advanced treatments are allowing individuals with HIV to live longer — and healthier — lives than ever before. However, physical conditions associated with aging can result in additional challenges for older people with HIV. On Sept. 18,… Read More Raising Awareness of HIV/AIDS Among Older Adults
Few health calamities affecting older people cause as much anxiety as falls and for good reason: They’re a leading cause of emergency room visits, hip fractures and fatal head injuries. On Sept. 22, the National Council on Aging sponsors National Falls Prevention Awareness Day to increase understanding of the consequences of falls and ways to… Read More Five Tips to Prevent Falls
Local representatives and advisors from home care agencies, Medicare and Medi-Cal will gather Oct. 18 for a Community Resource Fair and offer insight into home care, transportation and housing options for older adults. “The resource fair will give our residents and community members a chance to talk with organizations that help people stay at home… Read More Villa at San Mateo Hosting Resource Fair, Oct. 18
Villa at San Mateo residents are lacing up their walking shoes and exploring the city’s hidden gem parks during Saturday morning strolls. “We started the walking group last year and typically walk for about an hour to one of the five parks located near our community,” said Stephanie Smith, community services manager. She hopes to… Read More Saturday Strolls with Villa at San Mateo
For most people, sharing a laugh with friends can quickly improve your day. But did you know laughing can do much more than boost your mood? Research has found that when people come together through laughter, positive emotional and physical changes can result. Reduced pain levels, protection from the harmful effects of stress, and a… Read More Chuckles, Chortles & Giggles: The Benefits of Laughter
Individuals with dementia have unique life experiences, and they can continue to contribute by sharing their wisdom, humor and insight. At the latest “Movie Moments” event on Aug. 14, that message of inclusion — and erasing the stigma surrounding memory challenges — came through loud and clear. “Movie Moments at the Vogue” is a popular… Read More Movie Moments Event Helps Erase Stigma of Memory Loss
Meditation comes in a variety of forms, from transcendental — or focusing on a repeated word or sound — to practices use guided imagery, mindfulness, spirituality and concentrating on the body or breath. Regardless of the specifics, experts say meditation calms the body and mind, and it can contribute to a host of health benefits… Read More Meditation Classes Center on Relaxation and Reflection
Many people like the idea of whittling down possessions and moving to a smaller home. But when it comes to the work of downsizing, it seems the devil is in the details. At a recent presentation on “The Art of Downsizing” at AlmaVia of San Francisco, nearly three dozen residents and members of the community… Read More Letting Go: Tips to Help Older Adults Downsize
What does it mean to live apart — together? An increasing number of older adults are making this modern lifestyle choice as they enjoy close relationships as well as their freedom and independence. Demographers have coined the term “living apart together” — or LAT — to refer to older adults in committed, romantic relationships who… Read More Living Apart, Together
