Flu season is upon us and now is the time to consider getting your flu shot. The main reason for doing so is because we are at risk due to our respective ages. We are old and vulnerable
Author: ActivelyFitSeniors
Danny M. O’Dell, M. A., CSCS is the co-owner of The Explosivelyfit Strength Training Gym, LLC, located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has a Master's Degree in Human Services and is a strength and conditioning coach in a local School District along with being a regular contributor to the Washington State Coaches Association magazine.
051122 Get out and VOTE,VOTE, VOTE
If you don’t vote, then stop bitching about the things you don’t like about our elected officials doing their jobs.
041122 Are you too old to worry about safe sex? 3 of 3
041122 Are you too old to worry about safe sex? The following comes from https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/sexuality-and-intimacy-older-adults Age does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Older people who are sexually active may be at risk for diseases including syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydial infection, genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts, and trichomoniasis. People who are sexually active, … Continue reading 041122 Are you too old to worry about safe sex? 3 of 3
011122 Get out and VOTE
Election Day is observed on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, taking place on November 8 this year. This is the day we cast ballots to select public officials — from local to the national government.
281022 What causes sexual problems? 2 of 3
Sexuality is the way we experience and express ourselves sexually. It involves feelings, desires, actions, and identity, and can include many different types of physical touch or stimulation. Intimacy is a feeling of closeness and connectedness in a relationship that can occur with or without a physical component.
211022 Sexuality and Intimacy in Older Adults 1 of 3
Sexuality is the way we experience and express ourselves sexually. It involves feelings, desires, actions, and identity, and can include many different types of physical touch or stimulation. Intimacy is a feeling of closeness and connectedness in a relationship that can occur with or without a physical component.
181022 Safely storing and disposing of your prescription medication
The aging process normally brings along an accumulation of prescribed medication. These different types of medication need to be stored properly for your safety and the safety of your grandchildren. Thus the first issue is the proper storage of all of our medication.
161022 Fire Prevention-How to prepare your home for wildfires
Talk to your local fire protection agencies such as the local fire department, State wildfire agency to learn about the specific wildfire risk where you live
141022 When to visit the doctor for memory loss
Many older adults worry about their memory and other thinking abilities. For example, they might be concerned about taking longer than before to learn new things, or they may sometimes forget to pay a bill. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — often a normal part of aging — not serious memory problems.
071022 Dementia and aging
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It includes the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, learning, and reasoning — and behavioral abilities to the extent that it interferes with a person's quality of life and activities. Memory loss, though common, is not the only sign of dementia. People with dementia may also have problems with language skills, visual perception, or paying attention. Some people have personality changes.
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