Published: January 20, 2022
“Eliminate the negative … latch on to the affirmative…” The lyrics to that old song come in handy these days. If you’re like most people, you’re spending a certain amount of time fretting. Given what’s going on in the world right now, that’s understandable. But what if you can’t stop the bad thoughts that are… Read More
Published: January 13, 2022
“I love sleep because it’s like a time machine to breakfast.” Whoever said that was pretty smart! But there are many other smart reasons to love a good night’s sleep, including: Protecting against health problems. As researchers from the University of California, Berkeley noted, “Sleep deterioration has been linked to such conditions as Alzheimer’s disease,… Read More
Published: December 5, 2021
As we grow older, we’re more likely to experience the discomfort of dry skin—especially in the winter months. Here is some helpful information from the American Academy of Dermatology: Dry skin is a common problem during the winter and its effects can be painful, causing the skin to flake, itch, crack and even bleed. Yet… Read More
Published: August 5, 2021
Somebody’s name, an item you need to buy, or something you want to tell your friend – these are all typical things that might escape your memory. To remember something, you might repeat it a few times and visualize doing it. Of course, you can write it on paper or in your phone’s memo app,… Read More
Published: July 20, 2021
If you experience frequent worry or stress, you might benefit from practicing mindfulness. Numerous studies have shown the ability of mindfulness to lower stress, which is often the foundation of many diseases. It can also bring peace of mind and expand our ability to experience the world around us. Mindfulness is a powerful practice of bringing one’s… Read More
Published: May 5, 2021
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again here at Webster at Rye and in our larger community as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other. In our community, older adults are a key… Read More
Published: April 22, 2021
Most of us have heard about the benefits of brain exercise. When we’re kids, reading, writing, games and other mentally stimulating activities help build healthy brains as we grow up. As we age, these activities may continue to help us preserve our memory and cognitive abilities well into our later years. Research has shown that… Read More
Published: March 5, 2021
Depression is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, an estimated 15% of people older than 65 are dealing with depression. Symptoms include a persistent feeling of sadness, lack of energy, and changes in normal eating and sleeping. People with depression may also have… Read More
Published: February 19, 2021
Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis? According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, 10.2 million Americans have been diagnosed with this disease, which is a loss of bone density. Osteoporosis can rob us of our independence as we grow older. This condition is a major cause of back pain, spinal problems and broken bones—including serious hip… Read More
Published: February 5, 2021
February is American Heart Month—a great time to consider whether we’re doing all we can to support cardiovascular wellness. Most people today are aware of the heart health benefits of physical activity. Many young and middle-aged people make regular exercise part of their daily routine. But what about their grandparents? If you’ve pretty much been… Read More