Author: Stannah
Loss of balance, what you need to know about your body’s balance health
Written by Stannah
Credit: Photo by Sarah Cervantes on Unsplash “Most people don’t know about loss of balance unless they have a friend or family member who has taken a fall and suddenly, they become ‘Edified’…you get to know only when there is an ‘Event’ ” – Moore 2014, Industrial Designer, Gerontologist. Believe it or not, our balance […]
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World Diabetes Day: Act today to change tomorrow
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The right to a healthy future should be a universal right. But making it available to everyone is something that very much depends on education, information and awareness. This is especially true for women, who are the most affected group, and should have access to care and education to better manage their diabetes and improve […]
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What will living longer mean for individuals, and for society?
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“Supersized life spans are going to radically alter society, and present an unprecedented opportunity to change our approach not only to old age but to all life’s stages. The ramifications are just beginning to dawn on us… yet in the meantime, we keep thinking about, and planning for, life as it used to be lived” […]
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Senior gardening: learn more about the benefits of a therapeutic garden
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Ever wondered why so many take up gardening after they´ve retired? Aside from having the luxury of more spare time, attending to a garden or simply enjoying the contact with nature promotes several health benefits that can help seniors feel better, avoid stress and anxiety and live a fuller life. If you think about it, […]
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The Role of Senior Citizens Throughout History
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“The challenge today is to build a world that is just as responsive to the needs of very old people as to the very young.” Laura L. Carstensen Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and the founding director of the Stanford Centre on Longevity Both in western and eastern societies, the percentage of senior citizens […]
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World Heart Day: preventing heart disease and promoting healthier living
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“Listen to your heart.” It’s a phrase we hear a lot. It might be your favourite line from a classic romantic comedy or sound advice delivered to you by a cherished loved one. Regardless of where you first encountered the phrase, the idea that our hearts are central to who we are as people has […]
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8 Tips to help seniors safely use Social Media
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According to a study published by Statista, in 2020, over 3.6 billion people worldwide were actively using social media. From Facebook to Twitter, Instragram and beyond, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, social media became a way for us to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, read the latest news or […]
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Happy Retirement – Make the most out of life
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Age is just a number and retirement is now considered by many to be the “golden age” of adulthood. As life expectancy increases, having a happy retirement is now more important than ever. This is perhaps unsurprising, as retirees finally find themselves with sufficient free time to pursue those interests that most excite and stimulate […]
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