CLICK HERE to download Healthy Aging Postcard
and while you are here, enjoy the healthy wisdom of Dr. Al Powers, MD; Dr. Nader Shabahangi, PhD, and Sarah Bowen.
G. Allen Power, MD is Eden Mentor at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY, and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester. He is a board certified internist and geriatrician, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians / American Society for Internal Medicine. Continue reading →
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CLICK HERE to download Walk-Ability flyer.
In preparation for the Walk-Ability event, AgeSong at Bayside Park residents have been mapping out their neighborhood. Here’s what we’ve accomplished so far:
Created a big map of the neighborhood.
Took photos of popular places of interest in the neighborhood.
Plotted photos of places of interest on the map.
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Did you know that after around age 30, bone mass begins to diminish? And without proper care, our bones can become more brittle and in many cases, lead to bone disease. Make no bones about, maintaining bone health is just as important to our life as breathing is. See how small changes in your diet can prevent the onset of osteoporosis and other degenerative bone diseases. MORE from The Well…
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AgeSong at Bayside Park is pleased to announce that we have a doctor in the house. Dr. Tyrone E. Snipes, D.O., will be available for consultation in Bayside’s Wellness Center on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am to noon in the massage area. He will provide coordinated care with previous and specialty physicians, primary care, internal medicine, review of medications, annual physical check-up and follow-up visits.
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Daniel (Danny) Cunningham is one of many valued professional affiliates of AgeSong’s elder communities. He is a California Licensed Fiduciary, who runs a professional care management company. He was Executive Director of an elder community and worked in hospice as a volunteer and trainer.
Following is his story, in his words. CLICK HERE to listen to interview with Danny on March 15, 2012.
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AgeSong BSP will be changing to a more healthful (Mediterranean) diet. A heart-friendly diet consisting of fish, vegetables, fruit, nuts, and beans reduced Alzheimer’s risk by 34 to 48 percent in studies conducted by Columbia University. Studies suggest that people who eat the most fruits and vegetables, especially leafy-greens, may experience a slower rate of cognitive decline and a lower risk for dementia than meat eaters.
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Even the Department of Agriculture is now on the side of plant-based diets. Its “Dietary Guidelines” say “vegetarian-style eating patterns have been associated with improved health outcomes” (NYTimes 3/11/12).
Barbara Hart
Thirteen young clinicians, rich in life experience and education, offer emotional, relational and behavioral support to those who wish it at AgeSong, Bayside Park’s assisted living and elder community. All of the interns facilitate groups and help create the conditions for growth, learning and healing. From the Laughter group and Meditation to Expressive Arts therapy, Psychology of Aging discussions and the Men’s and Women’s lunch gatherings, they work to create opportunities for the residents to share and be enriched by the vast experience of the AgeSong residents.
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Download Presentation: ACA_Presentation_2012
OVERVIEW
The American Counseling Association, the worlds largest counseling organization, opposes some revisions to the main diagnostic tool used in mental health. According to Rebecca Daniel-Burke, staff liaison on the ACA DSM task force, “in general, counselors are against pathologizing or ‘medicalizing’ clients with diagnoses as we prefer to view clients from a strength-based approach and avoid the stigma that is often associated with mental health diagnoses.” (Bass, November 28, 2011).
Tweet This PostI woke up this morning so thankful. I went to sleep late last night, working on a “need-to-be-completed-tomorrow” assignment. Yes, I work long hours. But I love my work and look forward to each day. And I get an opportunity to take walks during these beautiful, sunny, nearly spring days. Residents of AgeSong are so appreciative of companionship and someone to listen to them, which is my job. Yesterday Tom, who was a librarian for most of his working life, guided four of us through back streets, lined with small industry, to the railroad tracks. Tom was the perfect leader. He knew which side of the street to walk on (the sunny side and where buildings blocked the wind) and told stories along the way. Speaking of appreciative – he was so grateful to go for a walk – he needs an escort when he leaves the AgeSong at Bayside Park elder community since he walks with a walker and his neck is in a brace. On the way back, we discovered a chocolate-making factory. The person in charge generously gave us each a caramel chocolate. Following are Nader’s Musings on how we view aging and our attitude toward life, in general.
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