Choosing heart-healthy foods
Category: Personal Care Topics
The foods you eat can help your heart stay healthy and strong as you age. Here are three simple tips for making heart-healthy choices at the table, in the kitchen, and when you shop.
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Managing osteoporosis to prevent falls
Category: Personal Care Topics
Osteoporosis is a condition in which you have less bone mass and strength. Bones start developing holes, like a sponge, making them more likely to break.
Caregiving skills: Communication and memory loss
Category: Personal Care Topics
Adults with memory changes due to Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia may have a hard time communicating because they may not remember words or what they want to say. They may not be able to pay attention or block out background noises from the television, radio or other conversations. They may also have difficulty with English if they learned it as a second language.
Bathing tips for caregivers
Category: Personal Care Topics
Older adults with disabilities or with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia may need help with bathing, personal care and getting dressed. This may be difficult for seniors to accept, causing embarrassment, frustration and often anger toward the caregiver.
Physical therapy at On Lok PACE
Category: Personal Care Topics
Gary Larioza is a physical therapist at On Lok PACE with over 15 years of experience. We asked him some questions about his work.
AMP participants feel pride and joy at graduation
Category: Personal Care Topics
Growing up in Mexico, Ana Boj never had the opportunity to pursue an education. So when she was graduated from the Aging Mastery Program® (AMP), in November, Ana felt, for the first time in her life, pride in her accomplishment.