For most people, going to the doctor isn’t at the top of their list of favorite things to do. However, it is essential to aging well and staying healthy. So, if it’s time to visit your doctor, you may as well maximize the experience! Each March, the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) and the Institute for Healthcare Read more about Top 10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit[…]
Lack of proper nutrition can cause a snowball effect of challenges for those 60 and older, yet according to National Council on Aging, one in every six older adults cannot meet their nutritional needs. National Nutrition Month in March is an opportunity to evaluate the important role diet plays in the lives of older adults, Read more about Lack of Mobility, Knowledge of Food Resources Contribute to Improper Nutrition in Older Adults[…]
Older adults are living longer, staying healthier, and staying more active than those in previous generations. However, they are still experiencing heart disease and strokes from high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity at an alarming rate. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the world and in the Read more about American Heart Month Puts Spotlight on Heart Health After 60[…]
Already this winter, we’ve seen many winter weather advisories throughout Greater Cincinnati. In the first week of January alone, bitter cold temperatures and wind chills caused the temperature to fall from 0 to 10 below zero. Fortunately, Cincinnati missed the onslaught of snow that fell during the bomb cyclone hitting the East Coast, but even Read more about Six More Weeks of Winter? Oy! Cold Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults[…]
As we begin a new year, it’s time to think about filing your taxes. This can be a confusing and time-consuming, not to mention expensive, task. The Mayerson JCC, however, can help those 50 and better file their 2017 tax returns. The J offers free Federal and State of Ohio tax assistance from American Association Read more about Save the Date! Mayerson JCC, AARP Free Tax Prep Registration Opens Jan. 8[…]
Helping your parent or loved one decide if and when it’s time to leave their home can be difficult and complicated. While sometimes the need for a move is obvious, other times the answer is not so clear. What to Look For The holiday season is a good time to observe loved ones and notice Read more about For Older Adults, ‘Planning Ahead’ Eases Move to New Home[…]
An important way to age well in Jewish Cincinnati this winter is to prevent illness. The seasonal flu can cause serious complications, in particular for those 65 and older, but can often be prevented by getting a vaccine. December 3-9 is National Influenza VaccineWeek (NIVW), an initiative established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2005 to highlight the Read more about It’s Not Too Late: Protect Your Family and Loved Ones from the Flu[…]
During the holiday season, many people visit their aging parents, perhaps for the first time in several months. Ann Sutton Burke, Jewish Family Service Director of Aging and Caregiving Services, wrote a guest column for the Council on Aging’s e-newsletter, addressing what changes you should look for and be concerned about. If you see some of Read more about Home for the Holidays: What to Look for with Older Adult Family Members[…]
This November we recognize National Family Caregivers Month and the 44 million Americans who provide support for family members as they age or manage a disability. AgeWell Cincinnati can provide caregivers with the support they need, in addition to solutions for their loved ones. If you have someone in your life who depends on you for Read more about AgeWell Cincinnati a Resource During National Family Caregivers Month[…]
AgeWell Cincinnati Manager June Ridgway sat down with Beth Guttman, President of The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati. They discussed the needs of older adults in the Cincinnati Jewish community and why AgeWell Cincinnati was created. The Foundation is an AgeWell Cincinnati funder. June: You have been an active community member in Jewish Cincinnati for many years. Read more about AgeWell Cincinnati, the What and the Why: Q&A with Beth Guttman[…]