Area Agency on Aging

Now Where Did I Put Those Keys: Maintaining Memory During Aging

Growing Old And Growing Wiser
The older we get, the more we have to train our brains. Memory can sometimes seem deceiving. You could swear you left your jacket on that blue chair in the living room, but it is not there. Instead, the jacket is hanging on your coat rack in the bedroom. How could this be? Problems like these are actually quite common. There is no specific reference point that is as clear as making the extra effort (more…)

Although media tends to focus on the newer bands, many older bands are still producing new albums and touring. One of the most famous is the Rolling Stones. Some groups still have their original members, but most of them have a mixture of new and original members. ZZ Top is one of the rare bands that still plays their unique music style with all of the original members.

Other bands that continue to entertain their fans include Aerosmith, Kiss and AC/DC. Some bands reunite every few (more…)

So what’s your excuse for not getting out and seeing the world?

Is it because you have grown complacent in a job that you might be overqualified for? Maybe it’s because you have reached the point in adulthood where you are now a parent and you just don’t feel like you have the time. Or, maybe it’s because you feel like you’re too old?

For many of us, it seems like we allow age to get in the way of the things we love doing. Whether you feel old or it’s a self-conscious thing where you feel you look too old. Whatever you’re reason; I’m telling you it doesn’t need to be this way. Age is a state of mind.

The key is staying active. You don’t need to run a marathon or lift thousands of tons; you just need to stay active. Some basic aerobics can help get the blood moving when it comes to staying active and you can even incorporate those in your daily life. Pay the bills or look into home security Houston services on a mounted laptop while you take a spin class, go for a jog and walk the dog at the same time, or you can even go for a swim and cool off. There are lots of ways to stay active and you should try to explore your options. After all, we all get old – but that doesn’t mean life has to stop.

Most people looking forward to getting older, but no one wants to look or feel old. Fortunately, there are ways that people can keep themselves looking and feeling young throughout their entire life. Smoking and drinking excessively are two behaviors that speed up the aging process as well as contribute to poor health. Smoking should be stopped or avoided completely, but it is alright for most people to have one or two drinks per day.

Stress is an inevitable part of life, but it can also contribute to the aging process. Taking a few minutes out of the (more…)

There is a plethora of books on the market dealing with aging in the modern world. Today more than ever before the aging population is growing in the modern world. This fact has brought many books on the subject into the market place. Such themes as insights into faith, how social change is influenced by the aging society, and how to age as independently as possible are all pertinent topics that are being avidly read.
The growing marginalization of the elderly by (more…)

Striving towards good relationships between parents and adult children represents an ongoing evolution. As parents age and children mature, the relationship is redefined. A healthy relationship must be between mature adults and not parent and child. The new relationship brings more satisfaction and a newfound genuine friendship.
If the aging parents are experiencing deteriorating health that significantly compromises their good spirits, it is an added challenge for the adult children to keep a positive attitude. Certain diseases are particularly (more…)

Everyday signs of aging are normal, but have you determined if your elderly relative may need homecare? If not, here are a few things to think about when evaluating the general health of the elderly.
Vision: Can your elderly relative see properly? Do they have to wear glasses and if so, when is the last time they had their prescription evaluated? A trip to the opthamologist can solve many minor vision related issues so make an appointment today.
Hearing: Does your lovedone have trouble hearing? If you think your elderly relative might need hearing aids make an appointment for a free hearing test nearby. (more…)

Aging is a part of life many of us would rather ignore, especially as time goes on. However, aging doesn’t have to mean stopping the things you love. While no one can completely avoid the effects of time, you can still see significant benefits with the right combination of exercise and diet. To find out which foods are best, keep reading.

• Garlic: Vampires had it all wrong. Scientists have found that eating a clove of garlic at least once a week decreases your risk of colon cancer by 50, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and even thins the blood more effectively than aspirin.
• Beets: While high in flavor, beets are actually low in calories. Within their tasty makeup, they contain folic acid and antioxidants, which protect against heart disease and cancer. Researchers have also discovered beneficial properties on skin and lung tumors. (more…)

In 2004, Aubrey David Nicholas Jasper de Grey (yes, that’s his real name) made a bold claim: that the first child to live to the age of 1,000 had already been born, and was 60 years old. That would make them 66 today. Obviously, this claim is not accepted everywhere, and while de Grey does have a doctorate from the University of Cambridge, not all of his theories have been widely accepted. Still, the question remains: will the expected human lifespan change drastically in the near future?De Grey is from the United Kingdom, which has an average overall life expectancy of 79.4 years old (the average for men is slightly lower and the average for women slightly higher). This is the 22^nd highest value worldwideJapan comes in first with an average expectancy of 82.6. The United States are 38^th, with an average overall life expectancy of 78.2 years. Worldwide, the average expectancy in 2009 was 66.57 years. The drastic differences are due to the high levels of HIV and AIDS in many African countries, as well as higher infant mortality rates. (more…)

Unfortunately, hearing loss and aging often go hand in hand. Studies have found that almost 33 of Americans age 65-74 suffer from hearing problems ranging from missing certain words in a conversation to being completely deaf. Over the age of 85, the numbers go up to 50.It’s not known exactly what causes age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis. It sometimes develops from sensorineural hearing loss, which results from inner ear, auditory nerve, or brain pathway damage. Avoiding exposure to loud noises (for any length of time) and certain prescription drugs can lower your risk, but other factorsincluding heredity, high blood pressure, and aging itselfare sometimes unavoidable. Tinnitus the ringing in the ears that sometimes comes along with hearing lossis also mysterious, but it can be avoided by refraining from smoking, alcohol, and other loud noises. (more…)