Active Aging

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Active Aging is a New Segment Beginning July 1^st on Local 5 Sunday Mornings discussing the health and wellness of active seniors.

Age Well Segments

Age Well Segment 13 Art
Sunday, September 30, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

Kristen and Kari talk to us about the different types of art and the emotions it brings to everyone.
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Age Well Segment 12 Puzzles
Sunday, September 23, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

Kari and Kristen talk to us about different types of puzzles and how they can benefit us.
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Age Well Segment 11 Brain Activity
Sunday, September 16, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

Kari and Kristen talk to us about brain activity and the benefits of exercising our minds.
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Age Well Segment 10 Crafts
Sunday, September 9, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

Kristen and Karrie show us how crafts can enrich your life.
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Age Well Segment 9 Hiking and Walking
Sunday, September 2, 2012 @ 6:30 AM

Kristen and Karrie explain to us why hiking and walking are so important to the them and their residents.
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ALFA Reports

Industry Facts, Figures, Research and Reports

Senior living industry research and reports related to assisted living occupancy and staff retention, etc.

Older Adults with Insomnia More Likely to Require Future Nursing Care
A new study has found that middleaged and older adults who experienced symptoms of insomnia had an increased likelihood of being hospitalized, utilize home health care services, and require care...
Housing Fundamentals and Trends in Senior Housing
Obtain the latest information regarding occupancy, rents, rent growth, and supply and demand for senior housing and care properties. This session will provide an empirical view on how senior housing...
1 in 8 Seniors Report Memory Loss, Survey Finds
A large survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 13 percent of Americans aged 60 and older reported worsening memory loss or confusion...
Study Finds Longevity Delays Dementia Onset
A new study has found that those genetically predisposed to live longer are much less likely to suffer from dementia or other cognitive problems as they grow older.
Psychologically Vulnerable Seniors More Susceptible to Financial Exploitation, Study Finds
A new study has found that psychologically vulnerable older adults, those with higher depression scores and lower socioeconomic status, are significantly more likely to experience financial elder abuse than their...

Active Aging Health Watch

HealthWatch: Hybrid Help for AFib
Thursday, May 23, 2013 @12:50 PM

Tag Team for Tickers! Hybrid Help for AFib
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Healthwatch: Lullabies
Thursday, May 23, 2013 @12:47 PM

Lullabies For Baby John: Singing Moms Help Preemies Eat!
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Healthwatch: Shocking vest saves lives of heart patients
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 8:45 PM

A vest worn at night helps shock the heart in the case of abnormal rhythm.
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HealthWatch: Smokin' Flu Vaccine
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 @ 4:53 PM

"Smokin" Flu Vaccine! Medicine's Next Big Thing?
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HealthWatch: The Invisible Hearing Aid
Monday, May 20, 2013 @ 5:50 PM

Say What!? The Invisible Hearing Aid
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