I have a hero and his name is David Dworkin. Several years ago when I was speaking at the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) I met this wonderful man and his wife. I was instantly struck by his energy. The Maestro, as I respectfully call him, is an internationally known conductor who in his [...]
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Brain Fitness: Why Should I Exercise My Brain?
Brain Fitness comes to the forefront of preventive health care: “Why should I exercise my brain?” I’m guessing that this might be a question your residents or members are asking these days. After all, their parents didn’t do any of this “new age stuff.” Sadly, there are 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and every 70 seconds another American [...]
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I can’t die. It would ruin my image. – Jack Lalanne A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs. ~Joan Welsh I read an article online from SmartMoney titled; Hanging On at Home. The piece begins with the jugular question: Where will people live as [...]
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Non-Profit Dedicated To The Cognitive Health of Boomers and Seniors Is Worth Talking About It’s a beautiful thing when your work and your passion collide. Remarkably, I’ve had this good fortune several times throughout my career. A couple of years ago, I was speaking at the International Council on Active Aging’s Conference (ICAA) when I [...]
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WORKSHOPS FOCUS ON BRAIN FITNESS By Kate Ward Tuesday, January 18, 2011 FAYETTEVILLE — If she’s not looking for her car keys, 68-year-old Billie Jean Harvey said she’s probably trying to remember where she put her seam ripper. “Sometimes, I just get lost in time,” the Fayetteville resident said. “I get tied up with what [...]
Read the rest of this entry »“The No, New Year’s resolution plan”
Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits. ~Author Unknown (eds note: This article is NOT intended for the highly motivated population of people who find exercise, “doing health”……….enjoyable. You all just go about your day doing the things that give some happiness, and life satisfaction. I need [...]
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Mature Market Experts News – more news and stats you can use on boomers, seniors, and the mature market: New survey from International Council on Active Aging® shows a 51% increase in wellness programs for older adults The economic news this year has generally focused on the standstill in production and consumer spending. Despite this [...]
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Medicine And Technology Advancing At Record Pace, ‘Middle Age’ Extended What Colin Milner has in mind for the future of aging might surprise you. Colin is the founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA). He and his organization are dedicated to changing the way people age [...]
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Mature Market Experts: More news and stats you can use on boomers, seniors and the mature market – Baby Boomers Boom into Volunteerism - Volunteerism is on the rise in the US. Some site the realization of increased need in this difficult economy as their motivator. Others are unemployed and willing and able to contribute their [...]
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