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be.informed | successful aging news | Jan. 30-Feb. 3

Posted February 3, 2012 by admin in be informed

The Sacramento Bee reports that a federal judge has issued a tentative ruling to halt a 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.

The Washington Post shares a story on how millions of families are struggling to care for elderly parents from afar.

AARP offers guidance on the best vitamins, minerals and other supplements that seniors should know about for a balanced healthy life.

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up running. The Los Angeles Times reports that several studies show running doesn’t necessarily lead to joint problems.

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Riding Out the Economy

Posted February 2, 2012 by admin in Senior Resources

riding out the economy2011 was another challenging year for the U.S. economy and financial markets. The ongoing rollercoaster ride we find ourselves on has us asking one question: What should I be doing to protect my money?

What NOT to do is panic, according to Darin L. Gibson, owner and president of Irvine-based Burnham Gibson Financial Group, Inc. But doing a critical assessment is definitely required. “Retirees need to take a hard look at their cash flow, expenses and overall investment allocations,” he said in the latest issue of be.magazine.

In his interview, Gibson shares some worthwhile advice on how to protect your retirement finances and stretch your dollars during a time of fiscal uncertainty. You can check out what he had to say in the be.magazine article.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 23-27

Posted January 25, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The Administration on Aging is gearing up for this year’s Older Americans Month, to be held in May. The 2012 theme is “Never Too Old to Play.”

Time magazine reports on a new study that shows that Nintendo’s video game Brain Age can help improve cognitive functions in seniors.

The National Institutes of Health released its latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which shares important research developments and a look at new treatments.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 16-20

Posted January 18, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

Are you trying to be healthier in 2012? The Administration on Aging shares its list of resources to help you stick to your health and fitness goals this year.

Agingcare.com reports on the seven questions every caregiver should ask to help them be more effective and at peace while caring for a loved one.

Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White! In a video gallery, the Los Angeles Times takes a look at Betty’s seven decades on the silver screen and TV.

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Secret ingredients to healthier eating

Posted January 18, 2012 by admin in be.magazine

There’s nothing more comforting than those dishes that take us back to our childhood. But sweet and savory indulgences often come at a cost to our health. There may be “healthy” alternatives, but they’re just not the same, are they?

It’s a no-no to play around too much with the classics, be.group Executive Chef Bruce Oravetz said in the latest issue of be.magazine. “You don’t paint a mustache on the Mona Lisa,” he said.

That said, Oravetz and his team have come up with a series of be.group signature dishes that whisk healthy ingredients into some erstwhile favorites without compromising the flavors we grew up with. They including everything from herb-roasted chicken to the new be.group cookie, a big chewy flavorful treat that seems to have a little bit of everything in it—and we mean that in a good way.

Oravetz and chefs Dave Powers (Regents Point), Ben Root (White Sands La Jolla) and Darin Wachs (Windsor) also offered their advice on how to transform some family favorites into dishes a little less threatening to your diet with a stealthy injection of healthful ingredients.

Take a look at what the chefs had to say and some signature recipes in be.magazine.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 9-13

Posted January 12, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

New York Times personal health columnist Jane E. Brody shares lessons from “30 Lessons for Living,” a new book offering practical advice from more than 1,000 older adults on how to live a life without regrets.

A new Gallup Poll shows that seniors who socialize at least three hours daily are likely to say they’re happier in life without the stress and worry.

CBS News reports on a new GPS technology within shoes that is being used by caregivers to keep track of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

In the Wall Street Journal, financial advisers offer baby boomers advice on how to help their children financially without hurting their retirement.

And because most of us love to travel, here’s the New York Times list of the top 45 places to visit in 2012.

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Secrets to a long, healthy life

Posted January 11, 2012 by admin in be.magazine

Who doesn’t want the secret to a long, healthy life? We’ve all heard the adage that if you got married, exercised regularly, maintained a positive disposition and didn’t work too hard, you’d be well on your way. Well, maybe not.

In “The Longevity Project,” published last year, UC Riverside psychology professors Howard S. Friedman and Leslie R. Martin explain why many of our assumptions are “ill-advised or simply wrong.”

Many of be.group’s longer-lived residents could be poster children for their book. In addition to staying engaged and connected through life in their communities, they have a few other secrets to longevity that they share in the latest issue of be.magazine.

Longevity Project

 

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be.informed | successful aging news | Jan. 2-6

Posted January 5, 2012 by admin in Senior Living News

The CareConnection blog, managed by Pennsylvania-based eldercare assistance provider Aging with Grace, shares the keys to living a longer and healthier life.

Smart Money talks about the three ways the recession has altered our views on retirement.

Tara Parker-Pope reports in her New York Times health blog on “the good news and bad (news)” about running for seniors.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Dec. 19-23

Posted December 19, 2011 by admin in Senior Living News

The New York Times reports on the story of Southbury, Conn., a town that has evolved into a senior citizens’ community haven.

The New York Daily News reports that a new trends study predicts that we’ll see more new food products with added health claims to appeal to healthy, active seniors.

AARP offers tips for caregivers on things to watch for when checking up on elderly loved ones during the holidays.

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Study shows lower quality of care among for-profit nursing homes

Posted December 8, 2011 by admin in Nursing Homes, Senior News

A new study by the University of California at San Francisco shows that the quality of care at the nation’s largest for-profit nursing home chains is significantly lower than that delivered by nonprofit and government-owned facilities.

Lower nursing staff levels among the big for-profit chains are a major contributor to the “significantly lower quality of care,” according to the study. Researchers examined staffing levels and deficiencies at 10 of the largest nursing home chains operating about 2,000 nursing homes, compared to facilities operated by five other entities.

Between 2003 and 2008, the 10 biggest for-profit nursing home chains had reduced hours for nursing staff and received 36 percent more deficiencies and 41 percent more serious deficiencies from regulators. The study found that four of the sites received more deficiencies after they were acquired by private equity groups.

“Poor quality of care is endemic in many nursing homes, but we found that the most serious problems occur in the largest for-profit chains,” Charlene Harrington, R.N., Ph.D. and lead researcher, told the McKnight’s “Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living.”

“The top 10 chains have a strategy of keeping labor costs low to increase profits.”

The study was published in the Health Services Research Journal.

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