Category Archives: Health
Michael Graves: Good Design Empowers Patients
From Wired Science: Michael Graves lost his ability to walk in 2003 when a sinus infection infiltrated his nervous system, impairing his spinal cord. As he learned to navigate the world from his wheelchair, Graves noticed that places meant to … Continue reading
Stephen Jepson: “Never leave the playground!”
Stephen Jepson is a former art professor and master potter whose work is in the Smithsonian Museum Collection of American Crafts. His instructional videos teaching pottery techniques are sold worldwide. But his passion in later life is advocating — and demonstrating … Continue reading
Electronic Health Records
EngAGE encourages older people to get online for many reasons, including learning about their health and health care options. Jane Brody at the Herald-Tribune writes: “Seniors need to get on the technological bandwagon and become an integral part of their own … Continue reading
Bedtime Snacks for Better Sleep
Insomnia doesn’t affect only stressed young people; it can plague their elders, too. “Counting sheep isn’t the only way to get yourself to sleep—what you eat right before you go to bed can also play a role. While no particular foods … Continue reading
Help with the High Cost of Food
Anyone having a hard time affording healthy food can click here to read about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits that might be available. There are income and asset limits, but if you (or someone you know) qualify, why not take advantage of … Continue reading
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Help for Difficult Financial Times
Recently, the U.S. Government launched a new section of their website called “Help for Difficult Financial Times.” There you’ll find links to all kinds of useful information about unemployment, jobs, and training; family support; housing; health care and insurance; and … Continue reading
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Music Benefits the Brain
A second study, just published, “confirms and refines findings from an original study published in Neuropsychology in 2011 that revealed that musicians with at least 10 years of instrumental musical training remained cognitively sharp in advanced age…Sustained musical activity … Continue reading
