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Practicing Tai Chi Can Lead to Many Health Benefits for Elders
Perhaps you’ve seen or participated in the slow, fluid body motions of tai chi (tie-chee). If so, you are one of 2.3 million Americans who practice this graceful martial art that originated in China and is shown to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance self...
Gratitude and Giving Are Good For Our Health
Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...
Protecting A Loved One From Financial Scams
As older adults navigate the financial landscape in their golden years, they often become targets of scams that seek to exploit their savings and assets. Financial fraud aimed especially at older adults is a growing problem, but awareness and vigilance...
7 Tips for Helping Your Loved One With Arthritis
Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? The most common is osteoarthritis, in which the tissues in the joint (such as a knee or hip) break down over time. There’s also rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune and inflammatory...
Don’t Wait to Report Memory Problems
We’ve come a long way in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease since the discovery of the condition in the early 1900s, and we’re learning more every day. There are currently almost 100 disease-modifying treatments in clinical trials. However, we still...
Fall Prevention is Everybody’s Business
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made news in July when he abruptly stopped speaking in the middle of a press conference and was ushered away from the podium by aides. It was later revealed that the veteran politician had suffered a few falls in the...
Cracking the Case of Lower Back Pain
Back pain is a common complaint among older adults, often due to natural age-related changes in the structure and strength of the spine. The effects of a lifetime of gravity, wear and tear, and possibly injuries add up over time, contributing to...
ATX Aging & Innovation Summit 2018
ATX Aging and Innovation Summit in Austin Please join Right at Home owner and AustinUp board member Edwin Young at the ATX Aging & Innovation Summit 2018. We expect another sell-out audience at this year's event, which will include announcements from...
Join Us On "Caregiver Teleconnection"
Join local Right at Home owners Edwin and Brandi Young in joining these Caregiver Teleconnection sessions on Zoom or by telephone. The Caregiver Teleconnection program has one-hour conference calls, at no cost. These sessions cover a wide range of...
5 Ideas for Hobbies for Retired Seniors and Senior Citizens
So you've retired - now what to do with your time? Get a hobby, of course! Here's a list of top 5 ideas for Seniors and Senior Citizens to 'help keep the boredom away after the hustle-and-bustle of working all day is gone'. Many retired or retiring...