Essential Nutrients for Healthy Brains
A recent study published in the Journal of Neurology has shown that seniors who include more of certain essential nutrients in their diets were less likely to have brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease. They were also more likely to score better on mental performance tests. What are those essential nutrients? They include omega-3 fatty […]
It’s New Only Once
Remember when your carpet was brand new? You vowed you would take your shoes off when you came into the house and vacuum twice a week. No eating in the living room! Anything spilled was cleaned up immediately. While these are great promises to make to yourself, even the best kept carpet needs to be […]
Caramel Apple Pork Chops
Ingredients: 4 (3/4 inch) thick pork chops 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced • 3 tablespoons pecans (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 175 degrees F (80 degrees C). […]
Preventing Falls Among Seniors
It does not have to be inevitable that as you age, you will suffer from a debilitating fall. There are several steps you can take to help prevent falls. First, take time to make your home safer. Remove items you might trip over on stairs and in walkways. Throw rugs should be secured with double-sided […]
How to Clean Your Oven
Nothing is worse on Thanksgiving than opening up your oven door to place your turkey in the oven and seeing old baked-on spills and dirty oven walls. Head off this disaster by giving your oven a good cleaning before the big day. To help you with this project, here are some tips to make it […]
Quick Tip
This Thanksgiving, if you run into trouble when cooking your turkey, know that help is as close as your phone. The folks answering the phones at the Butterball Turkey-Talk Line are experts in everything turkey related. You can ask about thawing, cooking, carving, and presenting your turkey. They also have information on food safety. The […]
Top Choking Hazards
Every year, more than 250 children in the United States ages four and under choke to death on common foods and household objects. According to the American Red Cross, the top culprits include the following: Popcorn Grapes Nuts Hard candies Deflated balloon pieces Coins, pins, buttons, and other small items Small toys and toy parts • […]
Breathe Better Air at Home
When you get home at the end of a busy day, it feels good to take a nice deep breath in anticipation of a quiet evening indoors. That is what home is supposed to be; a refuge from the hectic world outside. But when you take that nice deep breath, do you ever stop to […]
Beef Stew with Roasted Vegetables
Ingredients:4 cups cubed vegetables (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), such as carrots,butternut squash, parsnips, or sweet potatoes1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces2 tablespoons olive oil, divided1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes3/4 cup chicken broth3 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarse grind1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup dry red wine […]
Social Media and the Elderly
Social media is often criticized for its tendency to isolate people behind their computer screens, limiting their face-to-face, real world interactions. But for one group, Americans 65 and older, it can have a different effect. A recent Michigan State University study showed that Internet use by those of retirement age actually reduces the chances of […]