Sitting for hours at a desk or computer, in front of a television or in the driver’s seat of a car can lead to neck and back problems. A physician-approved stretching routine can help relieve pain and tension.
“There’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s, but catching it early can help with quality of life,” Samford professor Patricia Jumbo-Lucioni said at a recent workshop on dementia, part of a series of events scheduled in the coming weeks.
“God is present. He is good — even in the waiting, the silence and the tragedy,” a daughter reflects following the loss of her father to a 25-year battle with heart disease.
An important part of caregiving is helping your loved one deal with the many questions and decisions we all face as we grow older. Just as you needed your parents in childhood, your parents need you when they grow old.
While “Broken Bondage” deals with the tragic circumstances of abusive relationships and offers an interesting peek into another culture, the author hopes the reader ultimately understands how God can heal and restore faith and trust.
Older adults agree: “Better quality of life or the ‘life in your years’ is more important … than the number of years of their life.” Three UAB experts weigh in with tips on how to live healthier longer.
Granny, Gram, Nana, Grandmother. Columnist Barbara Eubanks says she doesn’t care what her grandchildren call her, just as long as they DO call. But names are significant, and grandparents set an important example for those who are watching.
There’s a potential predator in every child’s pocket, says anti-human-trafficking advocate and author John DiGirolamo, who in his new book offers tips for parents who want to help their children use smartphones and other technology safely.
