Tag: aging
Aging unbound: Challenging the narrative on aging
By Pamela Austin
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month is cele- brated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living, OAM is a time...
Food and health: A journey of wellness can start with the...
By Kathy Seifert
I was twenty-three and had just moved to Denver, Colorado with my newlywed husband when the world of wellness opened to me....
Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia
By Dr. Vivek Sinha
Dementia is a condition that affects more than 55 million people worldwide. The financial strain of this progressive condition is matched...
Life Well Lived: Redefining aging in Alexandria
By Mara Benner
Huaorani elders are revered for their wisdom, experience and shamanic capabilities. The elders are also thought to have magical powers that younger...
Seniors: How to prepare for open enrollment
By Nelva Hernandez
Each year, employees who get health insurance through their employers are familiar with the open enrollment period, the time frame to make...
Seniors: City to hold conference for caregivers
By Debbie Luddington
Are you caring for a family member or loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other medical problems? Is it a struggle at...
Seniors: AARP approves Alexandria’s age-friendly plan
By Jane King
As we grow older, our focus turns to assuring that high-quality, affordable health care is available where we live. What we may overlook...
Man sentenced for defrauding elderly Alexandria resident
A man has been sentenced for his role in defrauding a 91-year-old Alexandria resident, Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter said in a news release.
Robert...
Seniors: Here’s five reasons why you don’t want to be a...
“She heroically cared for her mother.” “He is a real hero in the way he’s caring for his wife.” I’ve heard many versions of...
Letter to the Editor: Alzheimer’s crisis needs new governor’s attention
Since the start of the gubernatorial election many issues important to the people of Virginia
have taken center stage, but one deserves more attention from...
