With every step, your feet take a pounding equivalent to up to 2.5 times your body weight. After decades of wear and tear, it’s no wonder foot woes start to crop up in your 50s. “Age plus weight plus inappropriate footwear plus genetics equals foot trouble,” says Eric Stamps, dean of the California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University. For most foot ailments, […]
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The Benefits of a Dry January
’Tis the season to be jolly, but if your cheer this holiday ends up including a little too much eggnog, mulled wine and other tasty spirits, here’s something to consider: Dry January. It’s an increasingly popular practice in which people decide to give up alcohol for the entire month. Some do it as a sort of start-the-year-off-right detox, others […]
Superfoods for the Brain
You are what you eat, the saying goes — and that holds true for the neck up. Just as diet plays an important role in the health of your heart, your skin and other organs in the body, what you put in your mouth can affect the health of your brain. For one, healthy foods help to keep […]
Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Participating together in activities your loved one enjoys can help improve their quality of life and manage behavior changes that may come with the disease, such as sleep problems, aggression, and agitation. It can also help grow and strengthen your connection. However, […]
Six Tips to Help Prevent Falls
The risk of falling increases with age, and more than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. Falls can be especially dangerous for older adults, often causing fractures, hospitalization, and disability. The good news is that many falls are avoidable. Here are 6 tips from the National Institute on Aging to help prevent […]
Edgeworth Park Expresses Gratitude to Employees at Thanksgiving
We have so much to be thankful for this year, but we would like to express our gratitude for our Edgeworth Park employees! Our employees dedicate themselves to our residents and their family members. They are committed and truly care about every resident. Over the pandemic, our employees and their families showed their commitment by […]