Tag: older adults
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Food Company Distributes 16,000 Meals to Older Adults Every Week
Staggering numbers of older adults go hungry in the United States. Revolution Foods, one of California’s largest providers of healthy meals to schools and communities in need, has partnered with the City of Los Angeles to deliver meals to homebound older adults who have limited access to nutrition and mobility challenges. This food distribution alliance…
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7 Reasons Why Older Adults Are Getting Divorced
Here are some primary causes of “grey divorce.” Think of a marriage as a game of tug of war. You’re on one end, and your partner is on the other. Sometimes, you win, pulling with all your might. Other times, you rest on the back foot, trying to regain your balance. But what happens when…
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Vitamin D May Protect You From Atrial Fibrillation. According to Science
Here’s why vitamin D looks promising for AFib protection. A groundbreaking study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland has revealed that the intake of higher-than-recommended doses of vitamin D for five years can significantly reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in older adults. Atrial fibrillation, the most prevalent arrhythmia, is a condition that escalates…
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Kind Nurse Designs Adult Bibs That Look Like Shirts, Restoring Dignity
Paige Meyer, a young nurse from Australia, designed dignity bibs for her patients to help them feel more comfortable. During her career, one of her tasks involved feeding patients who could no longer do so alone. Paige put adult bibs on them to keep their clothes clean but never liked traditional bibs much. Since they’re…
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3 Reasons Why People Lose Their Filter as They Age
Researchers have figured out why people become more honest and lose their filter later in life. You may have noticed that your grandparents or other elders seem to say whatever comes to mind. For example, your grandpa might say he doesn’t like your cooking, or your grandma may comment on your weight. They’re not trying…