Importance of Sleep Importance of Sleep Older Adults and Longevity Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Sleep issues tend to mount as we get older. According to a National Sleep Foundation's comprehensive study, we have a harder time falling asleep, have more trouble staying asleep and have lighter... Read more
Thinking About Downsizing? Thinking About Downsizing? It Might Be Time To Move Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 Adapted from a recent publication, Michael Longsdon discusses some reasons, tips, and practicalities regarding downsizing and simplifying your life. Read more
CapTel Captioned Phones CapTel Captioned Phones Hearing and Seeing Thursday, March 12, 2020 0 CapTel phones and CTS (Captioned Telephone Service) allows those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or 'late-deafened' to not only listen to the caller's voice, but read everything that is being said... Read more
Healthy Diet, Healthy You Healthy Diet, Healthy You Making Smart Choices Wednesday, March 11, 2020 0 Our diet and lifestyle can have a tremendous impact on how we are gracefully greying. As we age, our metabolism slows down, and our bellies get bigger. Weight control is difficult to maintain,... Read more
Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Categories: Featured, Health, Drugs, Medication & Addiction Medications and Aging Health Lynn Breuer of Jewish Family Service of Metro Detroit discusses Medications and Aging. Learn why and how overmedication for sleep, anxiety and depression issues have become so prevalent, and how to avoid becoming a victim. Lynn also discusses the side effects of medications, accurate usages, and The Beers Criteria for inappropriate medication use in older adults. Lynn currently heads up JFS’s Chronic Disease Management programs, which in addition to geriatric care management, includes cognitive wellness programming as well as individual and group health coaching. Previous Article Why Are You More Likely to Get a Sunburn in Spring? Next Article 5 Ways Women Can Take Care of Their Whole Health Print Tags: Lynn Breuer Medications and Aging Eldercare Solutions of Jewish Family Service of Me Seniors and Medications Overmedicating Seniors