March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. Kidney disease may impact an individual’s ability to age in place, as the disease can affect safety, independence and ability level.
While small in size, the kidneys play an important role.
The role of the Kidneys include:
Controlling blood pressure
Removing the body’s waste products
Stimulating bone marrow to [...]
How much exercise should you get?
January 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Tip of the Week
Exercising can reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, depression, and some types of cancer. It can also help prevent obesity, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. So, how much exercise should you get? The CDC recommends that adults between the ages of 50-64 should get at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) [...]
Diabetic Neuropathy
In keeping with National Diabetes month, The Aging Suite will be discussing diabetic neuropathy this week. Diabetic Neuropathy can occur in all of the body’s organs, impacting the way in which individuals function safely in their homes. This impact can be due to issues such as sensation and vision loss as well as muscle weakness. [...]
Diabetes and Blood Pressure
A major part of aging in place is living in your home safely and independently. Diabetes can impact your independence, but you can limit its impact. Education is key. Continuing with our month long series on diabetes, The Aging Suite will be discussing blood pressure’s impact on diabetes.
Atherosclerosis occurs when deposits of fats, cholesterol, calcium, [...]
