Senior Housing Connection

By Derek Jones Cancer We’ve all heard that protecting skin from the sun will help prevent it from aging. But if you’re already older, is there any point to worrying about sun damage? Since July is UV Safety Month (not to mention a time when we’re all enjoying the early summer s...[READ MORE]

Senior citizens are the fastest growing demographic on Facebook, and this doesn’t surprise me. Though I’m not a senior, I personally use social media tools for business, but also to keep up with past and present friends as well as my family. For seniors, using Facebook, has enabled th...[READ MORE]

Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you from creating wonderful visits and memories with your favorite se...[READ MORE]

University of Pittsburgh research demonstrates that bexarotene improves cognitive deficits in mice. (TAH) – An anti-cancer drug reverses memory deficits in an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model according to University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health researchers .Their rese...[READ MORE]

trying to be happier? listening to upbeat music can improve your mood You may already be doing it, but a new study confirms music can make you feel happier. (TAH) – The song, “Get Happy,” famously performed by Judy Garland, has encouraged people to improve their mood for decades...[READ MORE]

Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death. According to the World Health Organization, 15 million people suffer from strokes each year. A stroke occurs when blood flow, and thus oxygen flow, to the brain is stopped. The symptoms of a stroke depend on the area of the brain affected....[READ MORE]

Thought eggs were bad for you? Not so fast. New research is providing different answers. (TAH) – It turns out a component of egg whites — already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned about cholesterol in the yolk — may have beneficia...[READ MORE]

Social isolation has an impact on an older adult’s overall well being, physical health and even their lifespan according to AARP. An older adult’s connections with others and needs for new or renewed connections to family and friends, can be identified by a quality of life assessment...[READ MORE]

While not a health food, several studies have shown coffee contains properties that may be beneficial to one’s health and longevity. Photo Credit Sean Kelly If you rely on coffee to get through the day, or just to get it started, you might be lacking sleep or something in your diet. Nobody...[READ MORE]

Following simple guidelines can reduce your risk for heart disease and help prevent cancer according to new research. (TAH) – The American Heart Association says a new study demonstrates that adhering to six or seven lifestyle factors can reduce the risk of cancer by 51 percent. The study ...[READ MORE]