The words in this meme were spoken by Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper in an interview conducted by Judith Graham, a journalist and contributing columnist with Kaiser Health News (KHN). The article is titled "Minister for Seniors at Famed Church Confronts Ageism and the Shame It Brings." Judith Graham [...]
In the final months of her life while she was bedfast, my mother – Miss Ethel – sang in the very early morning hours. How could one not awaken smiling when hearing that beautiful voice singing joyfully next door and welcoming a new day! Daytime surprises brought the unexpected burst [...]
"The results suggest that staying well hydrated may slow down the aging process and prevent or delay chronic disease... The authors cited research that finds about half of people worldwide don’t meet recommendations for daily total intake, which often starts at six cups." News Release: Good hydration linked to [...]
All types of sugars will give us the same amount of calories, whether they are from fruit or soft drink. Authors: Kacie Dickinson, Flinders University and Jodi Bernstein, University of Toronto This is the third in a four-part series on sugar, which covers sugar-free diets, how the different types [...]
We know that prescription medications are a gateway to more problems, side effects, and increased disease. This film features the stories of a few individuals experiencing positive health outcomes within just a few days of changing their reliance on what comes in a prescription bottle. The film takes you on [...]
Our concern is that a narrowly psychological approach overestimates individuals’ control over their own well-being, while underestimating the role of systemic inequities, including those that well-designed laws and policies can help address... Modern public health research shows that the ability to achieve your potential depends heavily on the circumstances in [...]
We’ve gathered and summarized several relevant studies on elder abuse, including research in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Sari Boren, The Journalist's Resource, a publication of Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy. July 16, 2020 Image by Mabel Amber from Pixabay Abuse of people age 60 [...]
It was a beautiful day for Sunday brunch with Adriana Iwinski and her daughter, Alexa, in Santa Rosa, a small town in the mountains known for its gorgeous pottery. Elevation: 7356 feet. Since January 2020 – before the pandemic lockdowns began – Adriana has provided me with support as a private [...]