Never before have so many people lived for so long. Never before have so many experienced the life changes that are associated with a longer life span. Change becomes a familiar occurrence, and healthy choices are a critical component of successful aging. [Read more…]
Archives for January 2016
Clear Vision, Living Independently Top Priorities for Older Coloradoans
Seventy-five percent of aging Americans affected by vision problems; Colorado Optometric Association offers tips to protect eyesight throughout life
September 15, 2015—Fluctuations in vision are often one of the first health changes adults notice as they get older. Although these changes can be bothersome, even more troubling problems could be lurking beneath the surface and cause vision loss. According to the American Optometric Association’s (AOA) 2015 American Eye-Q® survey, the inability to live independently would concern older consumers the most if they developed serious vision problems. [Read more…]
On Retiring Smoothly
A smooth retirement is as much about psychological wellness as it’s about financial. People today are smart enough to ask themselves if they are saving enough for retirement. What they don’t ask is if they are stockpiling their emotional reserves just as much. [Read more…]
Colorado | Adventures and Destinations- Part 1
Spring is just around the corner, and so we decided to compile a small list of a few places in Colorado for a perfect day out with family, particularly the little ones. Even some lifelong Colorado residents may not have heard of some of these. Look for a continuation of great spots to check out in our marvelous state on this site. [Read more…]
Changes to Social Security in 2016
An increased number of Americans finds itself dependent on Social Security each year and clearly, it is very important for them to track the revisions their Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are up for. In case you are one of the many people counting on Social Security, read on for some quick information in this regard. [Read more…]
Lion Cubs now in primary yard
Denver Zoo’s adventurous lion cubs, Kalu and Kamara, have been introduced to the primary yard of Benson Predator Ridge! Guests can expect to see the brother and sister outside, along with the rest of the pride, in either the primary or maternity yards, virtually any time the weather is above freezing temperatures – from opening until 4 p.m., though the pride is not expected to be viewable on January 26. When the weather is chilly, they will have indoor access to warm up. Kalu and Kamara were born last September to Sango and Neliah, marking the first birth of cubs at the Zoo since 2006.
The Dysfunctional G’s: Grandparents, Grandchildren and Generation-Gap
The modernization of the world has given a whole new meaning to the term, “generation gap”. In the past few decades, there has been a sweeping change in everything from cultures to values to the global climate. This massive change that is gaining momentum by every passing second has probably taken the worst toll on inter-generational relationships. Even the chronologically adjacent generations find themselves struggling tooth and nail to cope up together, and the situation for the grandparent – grandchild relationship is only getting worse. [Read more…]
Irregular Heart Beat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women
Review found atrial fibrillation linked to higher risk of stroke, heart trouble, death in women
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) — The world’s most common type of abnormal heart rhythm appears to pose a greater health threat to women than men, a new review suggests.
Atrial fibrillation is a stronger risk factor for stroke, heart disease, heart failure and death in women than it is in men, according to an analysis published online Jan. 19 in the BMJ. [Read more…]