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We Are Living Longer, Sicker and Happier Lives
WebTwo major studies about aging dominated the headlines this week presenting drastically opposing views on what old age has to offer — years of painful suffering or increased wellbeing and happiness?
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Depression and Aging: It’s Time to Stop the Madness
WebResearch shows depression is the seventh most common chronic condition in assisted living facilities, affecting nearly 30 percent of residents. The National Council on Aging says it’s as prevalent as heart failure in aging adults—so prevalent that it’s led to “ disturbingly high ” levels of suicide. In fact, although adults over 65
Changing the Culture of Aging
WebThe Pioneer Network’s motto “Changing the Culture of Aging in the 21st Century” has put me in mind of a book chapter I recently completed for the upcoming 2nd volume of “Culture Change” published by Health Professions Press. I want to share an adaption from that chapter that is inspired by our collective work here at …
On “Elderhood”
WebOn “Elderhood”. A new book by geriatrician Louise Aronson calls us to rethink medicine, aging, and life itself. by, Jeanette Leardi, ChangingAging Contributor. “This began as an old age book, and then became more than that, including a book about medicine and what it means to be a human being.”. The opening words of Elderhood
Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa
WebA terrific special section of July 25th’s New York Times was devoted to the 30 th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. There is no mention of age or ageism.It would be convenient to attribute that omission to the fact that most older people are not disabled (true but complicated).
Cognitive Wellness
WebSeligman, Martin. (2011) Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being. New York. Free Press.. Related Posts. Tweet. Share. Share. Published to: Health and Wellness on February 23, 2015. Author. Michael C. Patterson, ChangingAging Contributor. As a principal at MINDRAMP CONSULTING, Michael …
“Successful” Aging –– on Whose Terms
WebOne description of successful aging involves “freedom from disability and disease, high cognitive and physical functioning, and social productivity and engagement.”. But that’s only one reference. Searching the term on the Web yields nearly 6 million results, the overwhelming number of which emphasize personal lifestyle choices and
The Healing Powers of a Drum Circle
WebUsed by shamans and healers for thousands of years, drum therapy is the practice of using rhythm to promote healing and maintain physical, mental and spiritual health. The ancient practice is seeing a resurgence in popularity as a growing body of research validates the therapeutic effects of group drum circles.
Why ‘Ageism’ is Bad For Your Health
WebWhy ‘Ageism’ is Bad For Your Health. According to research conducted by Levy, Slade, Kunkel, and Kasl in 2002, the average lifespan of those with high levels of negative beliefs about old age is 7.5 years shorter than those with more positive beliefs. In other words, ‘ageism’ may have a cumulative harmful effect on personal health.
Articles and Stores about Blogstream
WebThat headline, “When Aging is a Good Thing,” turned up earlier this week in the Wall Street Journal but hardly in a positive sense. Since the story is about aged beef at a certain Manhattan restaurant, the headline is a near perfect example of the subtle type of elder bias that pervades all media all the time.
Trust at Stake: Alzheimer’s Association’s role in FDA’s approval of
WebAs we know, AA’s campaign realized its goal when the FDA approved the drug on June 7, 2021 (Belluck, P. & Robbins, 2021). In effect, Johns’ statement constituted a promise that the drug Aduhelm will modify the course of Alzheimer’s disease. Promise is defined as, “a legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a
What Are the Best Books on Aging
WebGraydon, Shari, I Feel Great About By Hands: And Other Unexpected Joys of Aging Green, Brent, Generation Reinvention Grossman, I.Michael, Coming to Terms with Aging Hanson, Amy, Baby Boomers and Beyond: Tapping the Ministry Talents and Passions of Adults over 50 Heilbrun, Carolyn G., The Last Gift of Time:Life Beyond Sixty; Hill, …
Fighting the Three Plagues of Institutional Care at Home
WebIn December, Senior Services held a three-day training for 20 employees and other leaders in local aging organizations, led by the co-founders of the Culture Change Network of Georgia: Kim McRae, long-time family caregiver turned advocate, and Walter Coffey, president/CEO of Leading Age Georgia.
A Brief History of Modern Medicine
WebHomeopathy was the creation of Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), a German physician who developed the “law of similars” into a practical medical philosophy. The word “homeopathy” is derived from the Greek “homoios” which means “similar” and “pathos”— suffering. Unlike allopaths who believed that opposites should form the basis
Ten Things You Need To Know About Assisted Living
WebIt can include incontinence, dementia, and dying. 2. If you use a wheelchair, know that the overwhelming majority of assisted living facilities are not wheelchair accessible. 3. The primary objective is to make a profit. Everything else is secondary. **I’m going to revise this one after reading a letter from my friend, Sue Anagnostou of ACHCA
An Agency in Need of Transparency: New York Health Department …
Web“By not asking for the data to which we are entitled, we sacrifice our ability to learn what our government is doing. Real transparency is more than waiting for the government to hand out data to us. Real transparency involves demanding data from the government and fighting, if necessary, to force the government to provide […]
The Real Crisis in Senior Housing
WebIt’s a story happening every day, all around the country. And it’s a crisis that is only going to increase as we approach the largest demographic shift in history; by 2035, 1 in 3 households will be headed by someone 65+, and the 80+ population will double to 24 million. In the past, many have focused on the overall lack of senior housing
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