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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #82

March 5, 2012

For the second year, we ask you to spread the word to end the word! This is “LifeCycles” with Laurie Edwards-Tate, President, At Your Home Familycare.

Do you use the “R” Word? It hurts people with intellectual disabilities. It hurts their families and friends. At Your Home Familycare is proud to join The Special Olympics in its “Spread the Word to End the Word” day campaign on Wednesday, March 7th.  Please help us make the R-word unacceptable. Ask 10 people to join you in a pledge to eliminate the R-word. Post it on your Facebook page or blog. Ask friends to do the same.  Help create a world that accepts and includes ALL people.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #81

February 27, 2012

What would you like to be called? I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with “LifeCycles.”

The Journalists Exchange on Aging surveyed news media who cover aging issues and asked how they refer to older people. Their top choice is simply the world “older.” The second choice is “senior.” But they never use “senior” for anyone under 65 year old. Boomer is OK, but most media don’t like the term Baby Boomers. The journalists recommend avoiding terms like spry, perky, chipper, feisty, sweet or little, as in “little old ladies.” Big no-nos include elderly, senior moment, oldsters or geezers.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #80

February 20, 2012

If you’re older and can’t find work, why not create your own job? This is “LifeCycles” with Laurie Edwards-Tate, At Your Home Familycare.

It’s a myth that older people don’t make good entrepreneurs. A Duke University study found that the average founder of a high-tech business is in their late 40s. Another study shows that company founders over age 55 have twice the chance of succeeding as founders under age 35. Older entrepreneurs often focus best on services, complex technology and the business-to-business world. The time may be right for you to build your own company and put your experience, skills, contacts and good judgment to work!

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #79

February 13, 2012

Online dating is a hit with older adults! I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with “LifeCycles.”

In the last year, dating websites for people age 50 and over have grown twice as fast as dating websites in other age groups. One of them, Our-Time-dot-com, says its membership has grown 400 percent in just two years. It now has one million members and claims it is adding thousands of new members weekly. Baby Boomers now make up one in four Americans, and nearly 30 percent of all Baby Boomers are single. And they are still looking for love. In a Harris Poll, 82 percent of Americans over 50 say they are happier than when they were younger. 93 percent say having a romantic relationship is an important part of their overall happiness.  Love truly is eternal! Happy Valentine’s Day to all!

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #78

February 6, 2012

What’s the most dangerous room in your home? I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with LifeCycles.

Most of us would probably guess the kitchen because of heat sources like the oven and stove. But it is actually the bathroom. About 235-thousand people over age 15 visit emergency rooms because of injuries suffered in the bathroom, and one in eight are hospitalized. More than a third of these injuries happen while bathing or showering.

Bathroom injuries increase with age, and happen to more women than men.  Decrease your risk by installing grab bars inside the tub and shower and by the toilet. Get a shower chair. Make sure rugs and floors are non-slip.  Use caution around water and soaps that make surfaces slippery.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #77

January 30, 2012

Red alert! This is Laurie Edwards-Tate, President, At Your Home Familycare, with “LifeCycles.”

Vision and color play a major role in your eating habits.  A Boston University study found that people will eat 25 percent MORE if food is on a red plate instead of a white plate.

Many people suffering from dementia do not eat well. Forty percent of Alzheimer’s patients lose an unhealthy amount of weight. As a result, some nursing homes have switched to using red plates.

Sometimes a simple solution makes a big difference! For others needing to watch our eating habits, this is also useful information. We should stick to white or light colored plates.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #76

January 23, 2012

Do you like to get your 40 winks and more? It might be in your genes!  I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with “LifeCycles.”

New research from Germany has found a gene that influences how much you need to sleep. This gene is also linked to heart disease, providing new evidence that cardiovascular health and getting enough sleep are related.

Our society sometimes considers getting a lot of sleep or taking naps as a sign of laziness. But sleep is turning out to be part of our individual genetic profile. It is not related to character or motivation.

Just be sure you are smart about getting enough sleep to stay healthy and alert.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #75

January 16, 2012

What favorite Baby Boomer TV show from the past would you bring back to life? This is “LifeCycles” with Laurie Edwards-Tate, At Your Home Familycare.

Can you guess which of their childhood favorites were most popular?

In a recent survey, westerns led the list with “The Rifleman,” “Maverick,” and “The Wild West West.” Family shows like “Andy Griffith” and “Father Knows Best” got nominations. So did comedies like “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “That Girl.”  The original “Twilight Zone” and “The Ed Sullivan Show” had fans.  By far the number one choice: the original “Gunsmoke” which still holds the record as the longest running drama on network television. The runner-up? Law and Order.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #74

January 9, 2012

Do you enjoy walking for exercise? Be sure to keep safety in mind. I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with “LifeCycles.”

Seniors walking at night can be the prey of thieves. Take precautions. Be alert and scan your surrounding as you walk. Do not use an iPod because you cannot hear anyone approaching. Stick to populated walkways and lighted streets. If you see someone approaching, project confidence and calm.

Showing fear will make you a target. If someone gives you a bad feeling, firmly tell him to leave you alone and walk away. Wear unassuming clothing and no flashy jewelry. These simple tips will keep you strolling safely for years to come.

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LifeCycles with Laurie Edwards-Tate – #73

January 2, 2012

If you still smoke, make this the year you resolve to quit.  I’m Laurie Edwards-Tate with LifeCycles.

Some seniors who smoke think there is no point in quitting because the damage is done. Not true. A recent national study shows that even at older ages, people who quit can improve their health enough to stop taking certain medications.

They may even slow down dementia. They may have better and possibly longer lives. Even a month without cigarettes can significantly lower blood pressure. Medicare covers smoking cessation plans.

If you are open to quitting, it is one of the single best things you can do for your health, at any age. It is NEVER too late!

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