November is the month to take time to recognize and give praise and support to the 78 million people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. Particularly as we approach the festive season when focus is placed on family and quality time, it is essential that we show our …
Eighty percent of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50, and 60% are found in women over 65. The chance that a woman will get breast cancer increases from 1-in-233 for a woman in her thirties, to a 1-in-8 chance for a woman in her eighties. When detected early, Breast cancer can be treated …
A new report from an eight-member expert collaborative, Leaders of Aging Organizations (LAO), and the FrameWorks Institute proposes to reclaim the social narrative on what aging really means by building better perceptual connections between health care experts, advocates, and the thousands of Americans who turn 65 every day. “The ultimate goal of this project is …
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HEART HEALTH YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM As you age, your heart rate becomes slightly slower and your heart might become bigger. Your blood vessels and your arteries also become stiffer, causing your heart to work harder to pump blood through them. This can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart related problems. HOW DO YOU PROMOTE …
Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence) is common with aging. Medical conditions, such as diabetes, might contribute to incontinence—as can menopause, for women, and as enlarged prostate, for men. TO PROMOTE BLADDER AND URINARY TRACT HEALTH Go to the bathroom regularly. Consider urinating on a regular schedule, such as every hour. Slowly, extend the amount …
