Dear Angel,I heard many times that exercise helps reduce your risk of dementia. I recently began walking while listening to books on Audible. How long do they say you should walk, and how many times per week, to reduce your … [Read more...]
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January 14, 2022 by
Q. My daughter and son-in-law both work full-time, and I watch my 9-month old grandson, Caden, every day during the week. My daughter takes me with her to his doctor’s appointments, where they provide us with CDC guidelines for … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Are the Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise?
November 19, 2021 by
Dear Angel,I heard that exercise can not only help you stay young and fit but also has an effect on the brain. Still, I am too lazy to get off the sofa in the cold weather. Can you explain some benefits of exercise that will … [Read more...]
Print This PageFast-Forward: PBS Helps Viewers Take Control of the Rest of Their Lives
March 23, 2021 by
Planning ahead can be difficult, daunting, and emotional. Many people put it off until it’s too late. Still, every day is a new opportunity to change that. In the film Fast-Forward, four millennials & their baby boomer parents … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhy Retirement Planning Is Even More Important During a Pandemic (Part 3 of a 3-part Series)
April 7, 2020 by
Randy Smythe, 60, took an early retirement last September after a career in e-commerce sales and soon took off to spend a year visiting the national parks while renting out his home. Now, similar to most Americans, he’s stuck at … [Read more...]
Print This PagePlaygrounds for an Aging Population are Popping Up in Fairfax and Worldwide
August 2, 2017 by
Megan called her parents the other day to check-in and see how they are doing. She was surprised when her dad told her that her mom was at the playground. How could that be? Her only close-by grandchildren were at camp that … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Tai Chi for Me?
January 16, 2015 by
Dear Ernie and Jannette,My neighbor, Harry, is 80 years old and has gotten really into Tai Chi. He says it helps him stay fit, maintain balance, and avoid falls. I am 77, have arthritis and high blood pressure, and am not sure … [Read more...]
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