Share the Post: As we age, taking care of our teeth and gums becomes more important than ever. Good oral health isn’t just about having a nice smile—it plays a key role in overall health, comfort, nutrition, and confidence. Many older adults put off dental visits due to fear, cost concerns, or apathy. Fortunately, many…
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Share the Post: As we get older, transportation can become challenging. We may or may not feel comfortable driving, especially at night – or we may have given up our car or willingness to drive. We also may hate to bother our loved ones to help us, and may have mobility aids that make it…
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Share the Post: The winter holidays are in full swing. For many of us, it is a time to gather with family or friends and engage in annual traditions, like serving special foods or enjoying seasonal activities. Unfortunately, during the holidays, we might be near our parents or older family members more often and notice…
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Share the Post: People across the globe are living longer than ever before—but not necessarily better. The gap between our lifespan (how long we live) and what we might call our “healthspan” (how long we stay healthy) is widening each year, and the trend could cause for concern. At Kavod Senior Life – both in…
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Share the Post: Falling is a serious health risk for older adults. According to the CDC, 1 in 4 individuals over the age of 65 report falling each year, which equates to 14 million older adults in the US alone. These falls can lead to serious injury, hospitalization, or even long-term disabilities. In fact, AARP…
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Share the Post: Have you ever walked into a room and immediately forgotten why you went in there? Or spent minutes searching for your keys, only to find them on the counter? Forgetfulness can happen at any age, but as we grow older, we become more aware of the condition of our memory. These concerns…
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Share the Post: When most people think of caffeine, they picture coffee, restlessness, and many sleepless nights. For older adults, however, having caffeine can offer more health benefits than just a quick extra boost of energy. While having too much caffeine can come with some negative side effects, growing research showcases it can help aid…
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Share the Post: It is commonly know that as we age, our skin changes. Normal aging includes skin becoming thinner and more fragile, as well as the potential of developing drier skin, wrinkles, age spots, and – more seriously – an increased risk of skin cancer. To help keep skin as healthy as possible while…
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Share the Post: By Scott Fisher (Kavod Board Chair) and Ben Green, co-authors of The Aging Wisely Project It is a sad commentary on our current cultural worldview that sunlight is widely perceived to be harmful, a cancer-causing threat. But what does the research actually say? And does this research affect older adults differently than…
Read articleShare the Post: As the internet continues to grow, so does the potential for scams. One of the most common ways scammers steal personal information is through a concept called “phishing”. Phishing typically involves fraudulent emails or text messages designed to gain access to banking information, passwords, or social security numbers. With this information, scammers…
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