The following article written by Katie Alexander for KWQC TV6 entitled “The Secrets to Aging Well” has some excellent advice for all of us. The author interviewed several seniors and they shared some of the ways that they stay active, engaged and happy. Here are some of their secrets: It’s all about attitude. Try […]
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Food can help to keep your heart healthy and lower your blood pressure. The following article from Real Simple has more information: 5 Delicious Ways to Naturally Reduce Your Blood Pressure Here is the Fab Five! Blueberries Yogurt Cocoa powder Bananas Beetroot juice […]
The Fab Five Foods that can help your heart and ...
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Click here to buy brain healthy foods You can read the entire article here: 8 Foods for Brain Health Click each food below for low-cost, healthy and tasty recipes from the USDA: Whole grains Salmon Sardines Avocados Flax seeds Walnuts Blueberries Dark chocolate Click here to buy brain healthy foods Want more recipes? Check out these […]
8 Foods that can help to keep your brain healthy
Soon we will start new services for seniors. Please let us know what you need to make your life better, healthier and happier. [contact-form-7 id=”1787″ title=”Tell us what you need”] Don’t forget to register for a free Pliny Lives Support for Seniors account
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1) EconomicCheckup.org from the National Center on Aging Get started by completing a simple 23 question comprehensive questionnaire. This will give you an overview of all the ways you can improve your financial situation. The Economic Checkup tool can help you to: Find a job JobSource Reduce spending CouponBlender.com GrocerYCouponNetwork PriceGrabber Senior Discounts Try out […]
3 Tools that can help Seniors save money
Click here to read a great article that discusses how to walk on ice. It’s simple – walk like a penguin. Lean forward as you walk in order to keep your center of gravity over the leg in front. Spread your feet out slightly Take small steps. Waddle. Have fun walking safely on ice. […]
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Click on the link below to read more about the study: Four cups of coffee a day linked to 20% reduced melanoma risk I like a good cup of coffee. I grind beans fresh every morning and drink it black. It’s interesting to read the continual parade of scientific studies on coffee and all the other […]
Coffee drinkers rejoice
You don’t need to run marathons or lift heavy weights to improve your health. More and more research is finding that a brisk walk for at least twenty minutes each day can make positive changes in your health. Check out the links below for more information: Lack of exercise is twice as deadly as obesity, […]
Walk 20 minutes per day to improve health
Exercise! There is increasing evidence that exercise helps to improve health and longevity. Regular exercise helps improve your 1) cardiovascular fitness (your ability to take in oxygen, get it to your cells and then remove carbon dioxide), and 2) your muscle strength. Get started on a regular exercise program today! Check out the following […]
What is the best way to improve your health and ...
The National Institute on Aging has made free health information for seniors available. Please check it out on the Pliny Lives “Health Information for Seniors” page by clicking on this link. . .
Great new health information
Click here to read a great article BY BONNIE LAWRENCE, FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE entitled “How emerging technologies can help with care for ill or frail family members“. I’ve taken the links out of the article and posted them below for your convenience. Store your health data HealthVault – You can store your health data here […]
Excellent article on how new technology tools can help seniors
I hope you had an enjoyable New Year’s Eve. Another year starts tomorrow. Make sure to savor every day, hour, and moment. Our human existence is an amazing thing. Every one of us is essential in order to succeed on this fantastic journey.
Happy New Year!
There is an excellent article in the Wall Street Journal entitled “Why Everything You Think About Aging May Be Wrong“. Here are some of the myths that the author discusses in the article. “Myth No. 1: Depression Is More Prevalent in Old Age” – Research has found that this is not true. Adults become happier […]
Myths of Aging
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Question: Where can I find information on a low-salt diet for seniors? Answer: I admit it. I love salt and I put too much on my food. However, I also know that we get a lot of the salt in our diet from the food itself. Much processed food has more salt than is necessary. […]
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Question: Who can a senior couple call to get twenty four hour care and help at home? Answer: As far as I know there is not one number you can call but with a little bit of research on the web you can find lots of helpful information. If anyone does know of a […]
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Question: Are bank charges on social security funds legal? How can these charges be avoided? Answer: This is an excellent question. Here is a link with good information on how you can protect funds from your social security payments from bank fees. If you are concerned about a bank charging overdraft or insufficient funds fees […]
Question: Are bank charges on social security funds legal? How ...
Everyone is interested in improving their health and one thing that might help is an understanding of gerontogens. Simply, a gerontogen is an environmental factor that affects aging. The following article in National Geographic discusses this in more detail: Scientists Urge Study of Environmental Factors That May Speed Aging It does make sense. It is […]
What are gerontogens?
Are you a senior with a question? We now have a free service on Pliny Lives. You can submit any question you wish to Pliny and he will do his best to answer. Your name and email will not be published. If Pliny cannot answer your question he will let you know. Answers can […]