Having a full-time or part-time job can make retirement much more rewarding and enjoyable. Here are a few very useful resources. and […]
Yearly Archives: 2014
The article below appeared in the New York Times and it discusses a very important topic for aging males: F.D.A. Panel Weighs Restrictions on Testosterone Drugs It seems that in the past only a small number of men took these drugs but now it has ballooned into a $2 billion industry. According to the F.D.A. […]
F.D.A. Panel Considers Restricting Testosterone Drugs
It looks like Pliny Lives has perfect timing. We are launching our business at the same time as Google has made plans to set up a massive lab devoted to aging. Seriously though a tremendous effort is going to be needed to meet the needs of the increasing population of seniors. I will be following developments […]
Google has formed a partnership to set up a new ...
An article entitled “Florida’s ‘Gray Belt’: A Glimpse at America’s Aging Future” discusses areas in Florida that it calls the “gray belt”. These areas are made up of mainly seniors and this has an effect on the local economy and politics. Because of this it is important to let different areas of states devise plans to meet […]
America’s aging future
A new company called Modern Hugs is making grandmother dolls “…that celebrate today’s modern grandmothers”. This is a great idea and the first step in educating all ages of people about the nature of aging.
Grandmother dolls to educate and counter stereotypes
The International Council on Active Aging has declared September 21st to September 27th as Active Aging Week. You can find out more at the link below: http://www.icaa.cc/aaw.htm There are specialty days throughout the week. I have provided links below for each day. Sunday – Foot Health Monday – Walking Tuesday – Falls prevention Wednesday – […]
Active Aging Week: Let the adventure begin
In previous posts we mentioned “aging in place” where a senior remains in their home. This requires preparation and adjustment but it is going to be needed to if the increasing numbers of seniors are going to be accommodated. Along with “aging in place” the idea of “aging in community” has to be considered. If […]
Aging in community
OK, here we go. I doubt if there are only five. You can find the article at this link: 5 Aging Myths 1) As we age everyone will experience dementia. No, not at all. I’m sure you know many seniors who are still sharp and very productive. A healthy diet, regular exercise and stimulating activities will […]
Five aging myths – from an article in HealthNewsDigest.com
An excellent article by Ed Yong in National Geographic, “Scientists Urge Study of Environmental Factors That May Speed Aging – New Paper urges more work on “gerontogens” in the environment” discussed research that explores whether substances in the environment increase the rate of aging. The research was carried out by Jessica Sorrentino, Hanna Sanoff, and Norman Sharpless and […]
Gerontogens? Substances in the environment that increase the rate of ...
An article in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reported that regular physical activity can delay blood pressure increases in aging males. First we have to understand a little about blood pressure. Blood pressure is reported in two numbers, the top number, is systolic blood pressure (SBP) and this is the pressure produced when the […]
Get fit and improve your blood pressure – only 150 ...
Here is a nice article from More magazine: Secrets to Aging Gracefully (from Real Women Like You) Four successful women are interviewed and they mention some very good ideas related to aging.
Secrets to Aging Gracefully (from Real Women Like You) from ...
This is an excellent resource that has advice on preventing falls. I know from experience that the minute you get careless you can easily fall. The older you get the longer it takes to recover from injuries from falls. Falls and Fractures from the National Institute on Aging I think every homeowner should read this.
Steps to prevent falls
Not being a fashion plate myself this topic isn’t of much interest to me. However I do realize that many people do excel with regard to design and fashion so this is for them. “Fashion for Boomers” by Michael Hodin Executive Director, Global Coalition on Aging
Fashion and Boomers
Check out their eleven point prescription that is intended to help people prepare for old age: Ensuring you are ready for ageing? Eleven point prescription In case you wondering about the spelling of aging: In the U.S. and Canada the preferred spelling is “aging“. In England and Australia “ageing” is used.
Ready for Ageing Alliance calls for creation of a “Ready ...
This is a follow-up to an article that appeared in the New York Times, “When did we get so old?” by Michele Willins. I don’t why aging should be harder for baby boomers. Doesn’t every generation have its own challenges, in addition to the aspects of aging we all have in common? Is aging harder […]
Is aging harder for baby boomers? Interview with Dr. Dan ...
An article in the Huffington Post brings up an important issue. A large part of society is not getting the support they need. Seniors who have HIV or who are LGBT have very tough challenges. According to the article “…people age 50 and older will make up roughly 70 percent of Americans with HIV by the […]
Support Needed for Aging with HIV
Coping with an aging population is an issue of concern all over the world. For example, the article below discusses how South Korea’s rapidly aging population and decreasing birth rate could lead to serious problems. The article claims that by the year 2750 South Koreans will be extinct but I doubt if that would really […]
South Korea’s situation
A nice article appeared in the Montreal Gazette: Schwartz: Patience is a virtue when dealing with aging parents Dr. Michael Gordon gave a lecture on “Parenting your Parents”. Some of the tips he gave were as follows: Be sensitive Treat them with dignity Empathy will help guide you. Slow down. Be patient. Don’t take over. […]
Tips on dealing with aging parents
A report came out from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University: HOUSING AMERICA’S OLDER ADULTS One interesting idea in the report is that of “Aging in Place”. Because the number of seniors is increasing so dramatically there will not be enough assisted living facilities available. Instead the CDC is promoting “Aging in […]
Report on Housing
After posting my rant in the previous post against the quest for immortality, guess what I read next? Biologists delay the aging process by ‘remote control’ Biologists at the UCLA Molecular Biology Institute found that when they activated a gene in the intestines or nervous systems of fruit flies the lifespan of the flies was extended […]