Until a wealthy young woman named Florence Nightingale entered the profession in the mid-1800s, nursing got very little attention—very few prominent women would even consider nursing as an appropriate career choice (and male nurses were even rarer). Thanks to Nightingale’s pioneering and courageous efforts, especially during the Crimean War (she revolutionized the care of soldiers by instituting hygienic practices), we began to recognize nurses for the essential, invaluable roles they play in health and care for all. In honor of Nurse Nightingale, we first celebrated National Nurses Week in 1954, on the 100th anniversary of Nightingale’s Crimean Mission, though it took a presidential proclamation nearly 25 years later to recognize the week officially. HealthinAging.com is particularly delighted this week to salute the hardworking, dedicated nurses who specialize
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Mediterranean Diet Plus Olive Oil or Nuts May Boost Thinking and Memory
Healthy eating plans helped older people stay sharper mentally, study finds Source: HealthDay
Coffee is All the Rage These Days
The truth is coffee offers many unique health benefits, and can be incorporated into an Isagenix lifestyle. More than four of five American adults drink it, and everyone has a favorite brew, preparation method, and routine. Coffee has become a social beverage, status symbol, and energy-boosting elixir used to get our mornings started and to get us through those long work days (1-3). But as popular as coffee is, when it comes to its impact on health, some still view it as a controversial beverage. So is drinking coffee an unhealthy habit that should be banished, or has coffee gotten an unfair rap over the last few decades? Let the Isagenix Research and Science team help you separate coffee fact from fiction by debunking the
Exercise Keeps Skin Healthy and Young
Exercise is proving to play an important role in skin health. Besides the use of scientifically sound skin care with the Isagenix Rejuvity® Skincare System, new research is proving exercise is also a powerful adjunct to the health of your skin. Just published in the journal Aging Cell, researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada found exercise to be a potent therapy for halting skin aging (1). The mechanism behind the beneficial effects of exercise on skin health appears to a specific type of signaling protein called Interleukin 15 or IL-15 for short. Many often neglect proper skin care, however, skin is the largest organ in the body and is the main barrier against infection and disease. During aging different portions of the skin like the dermal
Older Adults Have the Right to Receive Person-Centered Care: A Hypothetical Case
Primary Education Topic: Caregiving Other Education Topics: Aging in Community Policy and Advocacy The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued new rules designed to ensure that the services provided are targeted to individuals’ needs and preferences. By Julie Carter and Hannah Weinberger-Divack read more
Hydration: How Much Water Do You Really Need?
Proper hydration is critical to health and wellness. The question of how much water your body needs to stay hydrated can be a bit tricky. Is it eight glasses a day? Half your body weight in ounces? These are easy rules to follow when trying to stay hydrated. But is there really a definitive answer to how much water is needed on a daily basis? Because we all have very different hydration needs that vary depending on our health, activity level, diet, and climate, there is no specific “one size fits all” recommendation. However, one thing is certain, and that’s the fact that water is critical for each and every one of us. Water makes up 60 percent of our body weight, and can vary depending on size
Family Caregivers: Welcome to the Healthcare Team
Primary Education Topic: Caregiving Other Education Topics: Aging in Community Healthcare & Aging Changes in coordination of care among different professional disciplines create opportunities to recognize family caregivers as essential members of healthcare teams. By Carol Levine My late husband Howard had been a sports publicist. From him I learned that “There is no ‘I’ in team.” But when he became totally disabled as a result of an automobile accident, and I became his caregiver, I found that there was a “U” in team. I was repeatedly told “You are responsible for medications,” and “You have to turn him in bed every two hours,” and “You should quit your job.” read more
Financial Abuse: Underreported but not Uncommon Among Older Women
Primary Education Topic: Legal & Ethical Issues Other Education Topics: Leadership in Aging Policy and Advocacy Older women frequently are the target of financial exploitation, which often may not be recognized as a form of abuse. By Nadia Ibrahim and Bethany Applebaum read more
Southwest Offers Opportunities for 10 Mid-Career Women to Attend the Leadership Institute
Primary Education Topic: Leadership in Aging For the past eight years, Southwest Airlines generously has provided air tickets to a number of attendees at the Aging in America Conference. This year, they allocated a large portion of their gift to people attending the ASA Leadership Institute at the Conference. They were awarded tickets based on answers to essay questions posed by ASA. Cick here to learn more about the 2015 Leadership Institute participants. For the past eight years, Southwest Airlines generously has provided air tickets to a number of attendees at the Aging in America Conference. This year, they allocated a large portion of their gift to people attending the ASA Leadership Institute at the Conference. They were awarded tickets based on answers to essay questions posed by
Vision and Aging: Helping Older Adults See Well for a Lifetime
Primary Education Topic: Health & Wellness Other Education Topics: Healthcare & Aging Each May, the National Eye Institute (NEI) celebrates Healthy Vision Month, a yearly observance aimed at encouraging Americans to take care of their vision and protect their sight. It is timely that Older Americans Month coincides with Health Vision Month because eye health is a critical component of aging well and can have a significant impact on a person’s independence, productivity, and quality of life. There are many things we can do to raise eye health awareness among our aging communities, but first we must understand how aging affects our vision. By: Neyal J. Ammary-Risch read more
Many Aging Boomers Face Chronic Illness, but Death Rate Is Falling
Report finds nearly half need a heart drug, almost a fifth are diabetic Source: HealthDay