Social Security Anniversary: 9 Facts About the Protection it Provides by Michele Johnson This month marks the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which was signed into law ensuring a basic level of financial security for retired workers and their families. It was developed to provide peace of mind that in the event of Read More
Support Systems for Seniors and Aging Adults
The Importance of Support Systems for Seniors by Michelle Kicherer of www.bananapitch.com Support systems for seniors are important. Humans are social creatures. We crave interaction with like-minded people. We thrive when we are surrounded by folks we love and who care about us. It is important for us all to have an active support system: Read More
Benefits of Calcium: More Than Just Bone Density
by Michelle Kicherer of www.bananapitch.com What are the benefits of calcium? The first thing we think of when we think calcium is its effect on bone density, which is very important for preventing osteoporosis and bone breaks. That is calcium’s key function, but it does a lot more! Calcium has been shown to reduce the Read More
Prepare an Emergency Kit for Unexpected Situations
by Michele Johnson Taking the time to prepare an emergency kit is essential and those with limitations need to be organized and ready for unexpected situations. It is important to have a plan in place before a disaster, including any event that interrupts regular daily activity. There are several steps necessary to build a solid Read More
Falling Snow So Clear
Falling Snow: A Story About Memory by Michelle Kicherer I remember the first time I experienced falling snow. I was standing outside a hotel in Chicago. It was February. We were both wearing many layers under our jackets because it was seven degrees and we were from California, and did not have legitimate coats. In Read More
The Importance of Fiber in Senior Nutrition
By Michelle Kicherer What is the importance of fiber? Though there is not a “cure all” medication or food that exists, one nutrient that has a profound effect on the entire body is fiber, and as a nutritionist, I can’t recommend it enough. The digestive system is linked to all other systems in the body, Read More
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