Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. They can provide valuable indications of your stamina and strength. They can estimate the risk of ...
Snacking is a genuine phenomenon. In fact, it seems nearly every adult reaches for one or more snacks at one point in a typical day. According to a 2023 review published in the journal Nutrients, more than 90 percent of adults in the United States report eating one or more snacks on any ...
Trumbull County Chapter of Public Employee Retirees Inc. (PERI) will meet Wednesday at Shepherd of the Valley, 4100 North River Road, Warren, OH 44484. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10:45 a.m. A $10 luncheon will follow the program. Tonya Shaw of the Ohio Consumers’ Council will be the guest speaker. The Ohio Consumers’ Council is an independent state agency that serves as the legal representative and advocate for residential utility consumers throughout Ohio. Shaw will share information about the council’s role in protecting consumers and helping Ohioans ...
A personalized plan can keep older adults safe during emergency situations. Set up a support network Seniors should reach out to at least two people, whether it’s friends, neighbors or relatives who live nearby, and ask them to serve as contacts when emergencies strike. Plan for power loss It’s important for seniors who rely on power-dependent medical devices like stair lifts, motorized beds, motorized wheelchairs, and CPAP machines to figure out a backup power plan, says the American Red Cross. This might include installing a home house generator or having back-up ...
DEAR ANNIE: For the 23 years I’ve been married, I’ve cooked dinner for my husband nearly every night. He has no idea how much planning, shopping and cleanup goes into it. I think he thinks the food just appears. Recently, he’s turned critical about nearly every meal: The chicken’s too dry, the vegetables are too salty. I’ve told him how irritating this is; he just kind of shrugs. I’m about ready to stop cooking for him altogether and let him fend for himself. Is that too petty? — Done Dishing It Out DEAR DONE DISHING: Twenty-three years of doing something doesn’t ...
DEAR HELOISE: I saw the advice to put window-cleaning spray on your hand to get rings off and immediately Googled if this was a good idea. It is not! It can be very drying to the skin. I’d think that using window-cleaning spray regularly could also be damaging to the skin. — Carol B., via email Carol, great catch, and thank you for pointing this out! I don’t imagine that people would use a spray of this kind on their skin very often. If they did, not only would it dry out their skin, it could potentially cloud their rings with chemicals that could damage soft stones (such as ...
