Once you recognize your hearing loss and you’ve addressed it with hearing aids, your next step to better hearing is better communication—especially with the people you are around everyday. Not only does it take time for you to adjust to wearing hearing aids, but it will take your family some adjustment time as well. However, there are [...]
As we age, our muscles naturally weaken. Wear-and-tear impacts your whole body, including your knees, hips, back and more. Keeping up a regimen of strength-training exercises is important to counter these effects. But one part of your body you may not consider actually matters more than you may think. It turns out, your grip strength — the amount [...]
In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport talks about older adults (age 65 and over) using mental health apps with Dr. Christine Gould, clinical psychologist at the Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center at VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Listen here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11014928/forreview-ncptsd-gould-becket-davenport- Mental health concerns in older adults Older adults (age 65+) tend to experience [...]
Aspen Evans, a photographer based in Atlanta, has spent more money than she anticipated on the four flights she’s booked for the upcoming year. She’s noticed a big increase in the cost of airline tickets for flights around the U.S. when compared to her experience of booking travel in previous years. “It’s ridiculous. Right now [...]
Tacoma Police Union I.U.P.A. Local 6 posted recently on Facebook about a kind and generous donation to the Shop with a Cop program in Tacoma, Washington. The post read, “Recently, the Shop With A Tacoma Cop program received an amazing donation from the Lillian Shimasaki Foundation. Lilly was born on February 28, 1922 and passed [...]
We all want to stay healthy, but we often think we're "too busy" with work and family commitments to fit in the recommended amount of exercise. So how much exercise do you really need? The good news is that you don't have to spend hours in the gym every week to stay healthy. In fact, [...]
This week’s Photos of the Week come from Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 in Texas. Lieutenant Tamika Jones attended a local meeting to share with them about crime prevention tips and other aspects of community safety. Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 posted on social media, “Over the weekend, Lieutenant Tamika Jones [...]
On March 29, the nation recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on the 50th anniversary of the date the last combat troops left South Vietnam. We honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and remember the men and women who put the lives of others ahead of their own to serve during one [...]
The community of Los Alamos, New Mexico is so appreciative of their LEOs that they send thank you cards and artwork year-round to the local police department. The local PD hallway is covered in messages of well wishes, support, and gratitude. The department posted photos of the hallway on social media, “Los Alamos County Police [...]
The idea of retirement can cause excitement as you look forward to enjoying your best years. But it can also leave you with worry about how you will afford a comfortable lifestyle. Savings don’t always last as long as expected, but there are things you can do so you don’t waste money and can pocket more of [...]