Tag: aging
Dementia-Friendly Kick-off Event planned
As the aging population increases the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia does as well.
Alzheimer’s detection can make a difference
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 47 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia throughout the world today. In the US, someone develops Alzheimer’s every 66 seconds. Alzheimer’s takes more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. It takes the life of one in three seniors. This makes Alzheimer’s the sixth leading cause of death in our nation. With so many people affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s, it’s important to be aware of dementia and the diseases it causes.
Aurora helps care for ‘Silver Tsunami’ of baby boomers
Sheboygan is seeing a tremendous increase in the geriatric population.
Celebrate Older Americans Month with exercise, activities
Sheboygan County’s community of active individuals is steadily growing as awareness of fitness and nutrition become more popular.
Holiday Nutrition is Important to Seniors
Most people know eating healthy can lead to long and nutritious lives.
Falls in seniors a vicious cycle
Every year, the National Council on Aging recognizes Fall Prevention Day on Sept. 23 — the first day of fall.
Older Americans Month - safe today, healthy tomorrow
“It's not how old you are, it's how you are old.”— Jules Renard