Health care opportunities abound as northern NY faces aging population
At a jobs fair in Plattsburgh that attracted students from across northeastern New York, Dylan Hunt, a high school student at Beekmantown, got to feel what it...
The vital role of muscle in successful aging
We’d all like to live longer; at least, I would. But what about enjoying the time we have while we’re here and living...
Caring for Yourself During the Holidays
People often describe the holiday season as “the most wonderful time of the year” filled with family, friends, celebrations, traditions, and good cheer. For some, though, the...
Experts Say to Focus on These 6 Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Aging
Eating a balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do for your body as you age. Your diet supports everything from your bone health to...
Healthy Aging Initiative Announces Pilot Grant Recipients
Last spring, Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Healthy Aging Initiative (CHAI) hosted a Healthspan Extension Summit that brought together researchers from across the medical center to present...
Planning and Design for Healthcare Facilities in Canada: Towards Healthy Aging-in-Place – Lecture by...
Special Lecture
Planning and Design for Healthcare Facilities in Canada: Towards Healthy Aging-in-Place through Inclusive and Accessible Design in Multicultural Communities in Canada
Speaker – Dr. Henry Tsang Athabasca...
HEALTHY AGING: Puzzles and Games Are More Than Just Fun
by CYNTHIA GERMAIN dogooddoorcounty@gmail.com In today’s high-tech world, puzzles and games offer a unique opportunity for connection, especially across generations. A friend recently reached out, sharing her...
Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard: December 2024
The voice of aging on Martha’s Vineyard
As our Island’s older adult population continues to grow, now representing one in three year-round residents, the need for advocacy and...
‘Healthy aging’: Education empowers patients when it comes to preventing falls
A pilot program at Providence Healthcare hopes to empower patients to be more active in their own care, especially when it comes to preventing falls.
Nicola Bell, a...
3 Simple Rules to Beat the Downsides of Aging
We humans may be the only species that is aware of our mortality. We are obsessed with how to postpone the inevitable and, failing that, how to...
