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Last spring I had the good fortune to attend The Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference. There, I met several of my health heroes including Dr. Michael Roizen, Dr. Oz’ lesser-known research partner. I have been using Dr. Roizen’s health assessment, RealAge (www.realage.com), for years. I admire the complexity of what goes into it and the simplicity of what comes out of it. Using an algorithm based on actuarial...

Once again, we are entering the season of holiday shopping and gift giving. Before you do your shopping this year, I would like to ask you a question…..What was the best holiday gift you received last year? Think about it for a minute. Ask your family members this question, too. Are you finding it difficult to remember? Here’s another question for you. Are you expecting to receive an end-of-year bonus...

Here’s the scenario: You see your doctor for your annual wellness visit and she prescribes medicine for high blood pressure. But the medicine is more than you can afford. What do you do? Whether it’s not getting a prescription filled to save money or simply forgetting to take your medicine, not sticking to doctor’s orders can have a huge impact on your health. It’s important to get —and take— the...

Music Provides Positive Outcomes in Those with Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disease characterized by a slow decline in memory and cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease has become increasingly more prevalent as the leading cause of dementia, and is estimated to affect approximately 47 million people worldwide. The most common symptoms and warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease include: Memory loss that disrupts daily life such as misplacing things and...

Caregivers throughout the Bay Area last month assembled for the inaugural Florida Caregiver Conference, a two-day event that focused on emerging caregiving products and services, planning education for caregivers and coaching caregivers how to care themselves. Sponsored by AARP Florida and the Tampa Bay Caregiver Accelerator (TBCA), the conference (May 17-18) also served as a capstone event for the students of the TBCA, a pilot program that bridges the gap...

Arming Family Caregivers with Resources for Healthy Eating We all know healthy eating is important for people of all ages.  But eating a well-balanced diet is especially essential for seniors who want to feel their best.  Unfortunately, problems associated with aging can interfere with some seniors’ ability to maintain a healthy diet. “We see seniors every day whose health is affected by poor diet, multiple medications and illnesses,” says Kristi...

Seven years ago, Jared and his two children, Monica and Stephanie, were faced with a family crisis. Anne, Jared’s wife and mother to Monica and Stephanie, had lung cancer that was diagnosed too late for any type of therapeutic intervention. No one at the hospital took the time to have a constructive and meaningful conversation with the family about end-of-life decisions. Anne simply wanted to go back home to die....

Wow – the Holidays are already over and behind us!  With the New Year well under way – improving on your own health should be a priority!  We’re not talking about losing weight or your New Year’s resolutions.  And let’s face it, one person’s view of what is healthy may not work for you! There are 3 simple ways to help set your own healthy habits:  Know Your Numbers  Know Your Medication...