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LEADERS CORNER
Vigorous Exercise Can Help Seniors Avoid Disability
Healthy seniors who are physically active and exercise for more than 60 minutes each week can lessen their chances of disability as they age, finds a new long-term study.
“This study contributes to the large body of scientific evidence supporting . . . [Read More]
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MEDICAL CORNER
Hospitalized Seniors May Benefit From Care Programs With Exercise
Older hospital patients who participate in special care programs that include exercise may go home sooner and incur fewer medical costs than patients receiving standard care, according to a new review of evidence.
The positive effects are . . . [Read More]
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WELL-BEING CORNER
More Midlife Physical Activity Leads to More Old-Age Mobility
More physical activity in midlife translates to more physical mobility in old age, researchers conclude in a new study of older adults living in the Chianti region of Italy.
“Previous studies have shown that physical activity in midlife can . . . [Read More]
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RESOURCE CORNER
Most Adults Don’t Realize Activity Lowers Colon Cancer Risk
Many experts now consider colon cancer a largely preventable disease, but a new study finds that primary care doctors might not always inform patients about one important step they can take to reduce their risk: becoming more physically . . . [Read More]
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"The Long Term Insurance Guy"
09/07/10 @ 11:00 AM
What is Long Term Care Insurance? Would it be right for you or your loved one? Do you have questions about how Long Term Care Insurance work? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional we have all the answers to these and other insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging will collaborate with Successful . . . [Learn More] | "SHINE" (Serving The Health Information Needs of Elders)
09/14/10 @ 01:00 PM
What is the difference between Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, and Managed Care? If you are an elder, a caregiver or a professional, we have information regarding these subjects and other senior health insurance related questions. The Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with the SHINE Program (Serving the Health Information Needs of . . . [Learn More] | "Legal Assistance"
09/21/10 @ 11:00 AM
Social Security, SSI and MassHealth can all seem a bit overwhelming and confusing; as is with tenant and elderly housing problems. Every third Tuesday of the month, Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging collaborates with Legal Assistance Corporation of Central Massachusetts to offer a FREE Educational Series regarding elder issues around these . . . [Learn More] | "Caregiver Support Group"
09/28/10 @ 03:00 PM
Feeling stress with caregiving responsibilities while struggling to balance work and family obligations, can put quite a strain on other relationships. If you are an individual who provides care to older relatives, partners & friends, you don't have to go it alone! Every fourth Tuesday of the month we provide a support group in collaboration . . . [Learn More] |
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