How to Age-Proof Your Home
Where do you see yourself living as you get older? Apparently, most of us want to stay right where we are. In a recent University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging, 88 percent of the respondents, who were between 50 and 80 years old, said it was somewhat or very important to them to stay in their homes for as long as possible. When it comes to staying put [...]
IT Update: How to Check if an Email is a Phishing Attempt or Really is Legitimate
Phishing, hacking, and other cyber-attacks are at an all-time high. That is why the I.U.P.A. IT Department would like to bring you valuable tips to keep your computer and your information safe. Watch the video to learn more.
Tech Tools That Make Life Easier as You Get Older
While there’s no need to adopt every new technology-driven gadget, a growing number of products can make aging in place simpler and safer. They include robotic vacuums, video doorbells that allow you to see who’s at your door without heading to it, and appliances that you can switch on with voice commands. In fact, a 2020 CR survey of 39,251 members found that 22 percent of those who say they’ve made home [...]
Don’t skip a beat on your heart health
Fifteen minutes of exercise a day can help prevent heart disease. This can be as simple as taking a walk, riding a bike, swimming, or even some strength training or stretching while you are watching TV. Not only does exercise help you maintain a healthy weight and lower your blood pressure, but it also helps you reduce stress and improve your mental health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death among all [...]
Hero Spotlight: Lakewood Detective Monique Gilstrap
Lakewood Police Department Detective Monique Gilstrap retired this month after a thirty-year career in the law enforcement profession. Lakewood Police Department shared on social media about many aspects of her impressive career, including her service on the Honor Guard, Theft Team, Internal Affairs, as the founding Detective on Lakewood’s Family Crimes Team, a Crime Scene Investigator, and an Arrest Control Instructor. She has been awarded the Medal of Valor after [...]
Hydrate to help arthritis pain
Arthritis and inflammation have been two of the biggest concerns in the health and wellness industry for some time now. Given so much talk about these challenges, I thought it would be a good idea to break them down in an article. It is important for everyone, regardless of who you are, to stay hydrated. We all have heard about the importance of water, and I have written about it [...]