Aging Well
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Documentary screening in Durham aims to support families navigating Alzheimer's disease
A new documentary titled 'Who's Mama Joe,' focusing on the struggles of families dealing with Alzheimer's, will have a screening in Durham. To support families, a community event will feature a vendor fair with experts providing resources and advice for caregivers. Caregivers are reminded that they are not alone and are invited to attend the event at the Durham Arts Council's PSI Theater, which will include opportunities for learning and community engagement.
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Communication key to supporting older adults' mental health
No matter your age, mental health is important to talk about as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Communication key to supporting older adults mental health
No matter your age, mental health is important to talk about as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Neal K. Shah: North Carolina's greatest tech opportunity isn't what the governor's proclamation says
North Carolina's growing aging population presents one of the state's biggest opportunities for technology innovation, according to healthcare researcher and CareYaya CEO Neal Shah.
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5 steps for better health in your 40s and 50s
Was there a moment when you realized you were no longer young? A hot flash, a joint creaking, an ache you’d never had before?
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5 tips for tough conversations with aging parents
It’s challenging to watch your parents get olde r—to see the father who taught you to play sports now struggle with stairs or to worry that the mother who once drove you to school should no longer be driving.
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Shingles Vaccine Can Decrease Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds.
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How to care for a loved one with dementia: 5 expert tips
The details of Gene Hackman's final days may never be known. But officials in Santa Fe, New Mexico, said Friday that it appeared that Hackman, who had advanced Alzheimer's as well as heart disease, had spent about a week alone after his wife, who was his caregiver, died at home of a rare viral infection.
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Grace Ueng: Are you a billionaire? How to optimize your time for what matters most
Grace Ueng shares what she took away from Scot Wingo’s touching eulogy for Manoj George as well as his discussion on what it means to be a ‘Time Billionaire.’
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CT for calcium another way to understand cardiac risk
A simple, noninvasive calcium score test can help detecting heart disease early, especially for those without symptoms.
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Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
The number of people in the United States who develop dementia each year will double over the next 35 years to about 1 million annually by 2060, a new study estimates, and the number of new cases per year among Black Americans will triple.
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WSJ says Google is 'for old people:' A tech CEO explains what they missed
Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, argues that the real issue behind tech resistance isn't age, but rather the accessibility and design of technology.
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How to plan for multigenerational family trips and travel with aging parents in mind
Whether you're planning an ambitious multicity family vacation or a more simple beach trip for the whole family to relax, there are several factors family planners have to consider.
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Amanda Lamb: Fall renewal
Most people consider springtime the season of renewal. As flowers rise out of the soil, spreading their colorful petals, we come out of the cocoon of winter and allow ourselves to bloom with the return of the warmth.
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Liberty Senior Living: Retirement Communities Compete in Olympics-style Event
The Liberty Games is an annual event that brings together residents from independent living communities across the Southeast to compete in 16 different activities. This year's event marks the third edition, fostering camaraderie and relationship-building among participants from various locations. Liberty's focus on holistic care ensures that residents have access to top-notch resources, promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being. The event encourages active living and offers a space for residents to discover new interests and make lasting connections. With teams eagerly preparing and friendly rivalries brewing, the excitement for the 2024 Liberty Games is always high.
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Amanda Lamb: What does it mean to be ageless?
I remember my mother once telling me that when you get older, you are still basically the same person you were when you were 16. Sure, you don't look the same. You have more life experience, more wisdom, and hopefully, better coping skills, but the core you is still the same.
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Liberty Senior Living: High-end Independent Living Community Hayes-Barton Place Opening in Raleigh
Hayes-Barton Place is an upcoming full-service, lifetime community located in the historic Hayes Barton neighborhood of Raleigh. This independent living community is strategically positioned to offer residents a vibrant and engaging lifestyle, with easy access to downtown Raleigh's restaurants, shops, and boutiques.
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Liberty Senior Living: Expect Fine-Dining at this Independent Living Community in Cary
Join Chef Mike, the executive chef at Templeton and Cary, as he takes you behind the scenes of their exceptional dining experience. In this video, Chef Mike highlights the importance of nutritious and visually appealing meals
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Amanda Lamb: Digital reinvention at any age
I've learned more in the past six months than I've learned in six years, especially when it comes to social media and marketing. For those of us (shout-out to fellow Gen Xers) who didn't grow up with the internet and its many facets, understanding how to use it to our benefit is not necessarily intuitive.
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Hospitals feel effects of an aging NC population
The growing population means a growing need for geriatric specialists.
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Amanda Lamb: What you see...
I had a lot of time to read on my recent vacation, and I found myself connecting with words in a way that I had not been able to do when my life was so frenetic.
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How to get the nutrients you need as you age
A balanced diet is a key to well-being at any stage of life, but good nutrition takes on added importance as you age.
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Amanda Lamb: Unsinkable
One of my guests on AGELESS recently said something that got my attention. She said that she appreciated it when women shared their knowledge, that we can't "hide the keys to the kingdom" because unless if we share what we know, "all boats will rise."
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Amanda Lamb: When I grow up
What do an accomplished actress, a champion for people living with disabilities, a dancer from South Africa, an IBM executive turned etiquette coach, and a former NFL executive turned teacher have in common? They're my guests on AGELESS: Opening Doors with Amanda Lamb this month.
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Amanda Lamb: On their shoulders
One of the themes of my podcast, AGELESS, is how women stand on the shoulders of those who came before them. We stand on the shoulders of our mothers who stand on the shoulders of their mothers.
