I was going to title this article, “How to Give our Aging Loved Ones What They Need During the Holidays,” but then I thought, that’s way too long and what they need is our attention – and not just during the holidays! My grandma lived to be 100-and-a-half. She lived in her own home until she was 94 and then moved to a lovely assisted-living facility, where she spent the last years of her life. From the time she was around 80 years young, she just wanted others to acknowledge her existence. At … [Read more...] about Are You Paying Attention?
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Event Promotes Anti-Aging Technology
Fact: By age 35, you have lost over 50% of your stem cell activity. Fact: By age 65 you will lose almost all of your stem cell activity. Sadly, the less stem cell activity you have, the faster you age and the slower you heal. Remember when you were a kid? If you broke your arm, it would be healed and ready for action within three weeks. That’s because when you were young, your stem cells would respond like armies of mighty warriors, ready and able to fight off whatever ailed you. How … [Read more...] about Event Promotes Anti-Aging Technology
Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
Sandy: Summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime! Warm then hot then blistering hot and hotter. And let the monsoons pour! Tom: Sounds counterintuitive, but I agree. Let’s hope the monsoons, as our summer rains are known, make a long-lasting appearance this year. Sandy: Everything is so dry. This might be a good time to remind our readers about being firewise. To our readers, please check with our local fire departments to find out what the fire regulations are. And when towing a … [Read more...] about Home Modifications Can Help Seniors as They Age
LED Light Therapy Can Reduce Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration
LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy has an established history of skin uses. The Navy SEALs began using it in the 1990s to help heal wounds quickly and to help regenerate damaged muscle tissues. There are different frequencies, or wavelengths, used with LED light treatment. LED therapy (primarily red light therapy) has been researched for different situations in aesthetics. It’s mainly noted for increasing collagen and tissue, which can smooth out the skin and reduce the appearance of … [Read more...] about LED Light Therapy Can Reduce Acne, Wrinkles, Discoloration
