Ageism
We discussed the benefits of senior centers in promoting healthy aging, highlighting their role in social engagement, assistance, outings, active aging, learning opportunities, nutritious dining, community support, and volunteer activities. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury emphasized the need for rebranding senior centers as community centers to avoid the word “senior” and encourage intergenerational interaction. We also touched…
Read MoreWe discussed the importance of osteoporosis awareness and prevention, highlighting a Women’s Health article on using weighted vests for bone health. Note that May is osteoporosis awareness month. Ellen Khalifa emphasized starting with low weights (less than 5% body weight) and progressing gradually. Ray Gordon commented extensively on weighted exercising and proper use of weighted…
Read MoreWe discussed an article by Elizabeth Dunn on Dr. Marion Nestle, an 88-year-old nutritionist, emphasizing a varied diet, portion control, and limiting junk food – introduced by Debbie Howard. Ray Gordon presented studies on aging women’s brains, noting a gene that slows brain aging in females and conflicting results on hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s risk.…
Read MorePresented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 1-15-25 Gen X Less Interested in Trendy Wellness, More Stressed Than Boomers by Austin Montgomery Related: Feb 7, 2024, same author https://seniorhousingnews.com/2024/02/07/new-mather-institute-study-shines-spotlight-on-gen-xs-concerns-desires/ Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Benzinga 1-25-25 I Don’t Think I’m Ever Going To Retire’ – How Gen X Is Getting Squeezed…
Read MorePresented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com How a Couple of Retired Physicians Built Their Elder-Friendly Dream Home by Catherine Romano 9-6-24 WSJ on Apple News Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International New Yorker 11-25-24 How the Golden Girls Celebrated and Distorted Old Age by Daniel Immerwahr Bob Kramer’s LinkedIn post of this article Related…
Read MoreDiscussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities Senior Housing News 11-18-24 A Place for Mom’s Referrals Evolution by Tim Regan Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan Fast Company 10-09-24 Four Reasons to Care if…
Read MoreDiscussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Forbes 10-24-24 Why ‘Aging In Place’ Is Not Always A Good Plan by Carolyn Rosenblatt Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International Christian Science Monitor…
Read MoreDiscussion hosted by Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed, followed by Debbie’s summary of this show. Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan NY Times Well 9-24-24 Rapamycin for Longevity Benefits and Risks by Dana G Smith https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/24/well/live/rapamycin-aging-longevity-benefits-risks.html The Study Mentioned during article discussion…
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