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6 Vital Nutrition Tips for Your Elderly Parents & More Nutritional Guidelines for Elders

Thursday, July 29, 2010
By Josie Kopecky
6 Vital Nutrition Tips for Your Elderly Parents & More Nutritional Guidelines for Elders

Image via Wikipedia As people age, their diets may need to change, especially if their diets are not well-balanced. Generally, doctors will recommend a well-balanced diet for elders, meaning that they should eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains to maintain and improve overall health. According to Ruth Frechman, registered dietician and... »

California Whooping cough epidemic spurs officials to urge vaccinations for the elderly, children and pregnant women

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
By Rose Broyles
California Whooping cough epidemic spurs officials to urge vaccinations for the elderly, children and pregnant women

California public health officials on Monday strongly urged elderly adults, children and pregnant women to get vaccinated against whooping cough, citing an epidemic in the state that is on track to be the worst in 50 years. Nearly 1,500 cases of whooping cough, or... »

Cut out the salt

Thursday, July 22, 2010
By Josie Kopecky
Cut out the salt

Flavor your food with herbs for a heart-healthy diet BY CAROLINE DIPPING, UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Step away from the salt shaker. It’s practically a mantra for Vonnie Coover-Stone, 56, a registered nurse at Sharp Coronado Hospital and a former personal chef. Low-sodium dishes are what she... »


Join Maria Shriver for the Alzheimer’s March and Vigil in October

Wednesday, July 21, 2010
By Rose Broyles
Join Maria Shriver for the Alzheimer’s March and Vigil in October

Image via Wikipedia For the first time ever, The Women’s Conference will expand to three days in 2010 with the addition of Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s.... »

Remembering a Football Legend

Monday, July 12, 2010
By Rose Broyles
Remembering a Football Legend

by Rose Broyles SAN DIEGO-CALIFORNIA  Friends, family, fans, players and coaches gathered at Viejas Arena on the San Diego State University campus to pay their respects and admiration... »

~Easing Alzheimer’s with Art~

Sunday, July 11, 2010
By Josie Kopecky
~Easing Alzheimer’s with Art~

Image via Wikipedia (CNN) ~With crayons, brushes, an escape from Alzheimer’s~ By Faith H. Robinson, CNN – Every Friday morning, students walk into… Continue reading »

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