Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Tip of the Week

Use task lighting around your home Use task lighting around your home

Picture source:  Ergodirect.com Task lighting is used to increase illumination... 


Personalized emergency plans Personalized emergency plans

With the recent winter weather conditions impacting so many states, it’s important... 


How much exercise should you get? How much exercise should you get?

Exercising can reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, depression,... 


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Technology in the suite

Can we talk? Can we talk?

Visual deficits shouldn’t prevent you from keeping connected with friends... 


Using pan holders can help to conserve your energy Using pan holders can help to conserve your energy

Picture source:  Life Solutions Plus Cooking on the stove can be messy, as shifting... 


Pedometers, great tools for getting active Pedometers, great tools for getting active

Pedometers can be great tools for helping you get and stay active.  They track... 


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Featured

Age related macular degeneration Age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, painless, eye disease where there is deterioration of the macula.  The macula, part of the retina, is the part of the eye that has the sharpest central vision and allows us to see precise details.  Someone with AMD has central vision loss.  This vision loss can impact performance of daily activities... [Read more of this review]


February is Low Vision Awareness Month February is Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month.  To help shed light on the subject, throughout the entire month of February, The Aging Suite will be discussing low vision topics.  We’ll also feature low vision devices in our Technology in The Suite. It is estimated that one in 28 Americans age 40 and older are affected by low vision or blindness.  Low... [Read more of this review]


The benefits of Tai Chi The benefits of Tai Chi

Last week we talked about the benefits of exercise including; aerobic exercise, strength training, and stretching.  This week, we’ll be discussing the benefits of Tai Chi.  Tai Chi is a traditional form of Chinese martial arts that has been practiced in China for centuries.  Its benefits and forms have spread throughout the world.  Tai Chi is... [Read more of this review]


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