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SENIOR LIVING | DIET
Protein for Muscle Health
Research has shown
that consuming
adequate protein is
crucial to maintaining
healthy muscle mass,
but a new study
shows that the trick
may lie not just in
quantity but in timing.
We tend to lose muscle
mass as we age. According to
the National Institutes of
Health, 5% to 13% of people
65 and older have low muscle
mass, with the percentage
increasing up to 50% in people
over age 80.
Research shows that diet
can be a powerful tool in
retaining muscle mass, but a
new study has shown that
how we consume protein also
is key.
A BALANCED APPROACH
University of Birmingham
researchers found that balanced
protein consumption
throughout the day is most
beneficial in helping seniors
retain muscle mass. People
tend to eat most of their protein
at one meal, researchers
found, but it’s more beneficial
for muscle mass if protein is
spread out throughout the
day.
Researchers in the School
of Sport, Exercise and
Rehabilitation Sciences studied
the dietary intake of people
of various ages, focusing
on the amounts, pattern and
source of protein they consumed.
They found that
seniors were more likely to
eat lower-quality proteins,
such as bread, at lunchtime.
The results of the research
suggest that dietary guidelines
might need to be adjusted
for seniors, to encourage
quality protein intake
throughout the day.
“Older individuals need to
eat more protein to get the
same muscle building
response as younger and middle-aged
people,” said lead
researcher Dr. Benoit
Smeuninx. “Most people are
reaching the Recommended
Daily Allowance of protein,
but our results show that a
one-size-fits-all guideline for
protein intake isn’t appropriate
across all age groups.
Simply saying older people
should eat more protein isn’t
really enough either. We need
a more sophisticated and
individualized approach that
can help people understand
when and how much protein
to consume to support muscle
mass.”
HOW TO GET
YOUR PROTEIN
To find out how many
grams of protein you should
eat per day, Health.com recommends
multiplying your
weight in pounds by 0.36 and
then doubling that if you’re
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very active, or if you are aiming
for “optimal protein,” to
help maintain muscle as you
age and support weight loss.
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While online classes have
become commonplace,
you might not think about
learning hands-on skills online.
Everything from plumbing to
playing the guitar can now
be learned online, thanks to
technology.
If you know where to look, you can learn anything online.
Here are some ideas to get you started on picking up a new
skill virtually.
SENIOR LIVING | EDUCATION
Learn Anything Online
MUSIC
Websites such as GuitarTricks.com and JamPlay.com offer
lessons on everything from music theory to master courses
by famous artists. The former even offers one-on-one lessons
for an added fee. You can also check YouTube for videos to
get you started, but at a certain point, you’ll want to progress
to more advanced materials offered by sites that specialize in
online music learning.
The app Synthesia is something akin to Guitar Hero for
learning to play piano. You’ll need a keyboard and an adapter
to connect the keyboard to your computer. The app then
analyzes your playing to help you master accuracy, timing
and more. It’s a great way for visual learners to get started
with learning piano.
HOME IMPROVEMENT
If you’ve always wanted to get comfortable completing
home improvement projects, the web offers endless resources
for doing obs big and small from fixing a leay faucet to
building a new deck. Some places to start watching videos
include BobVila.com and FamilyHandyman.com. They break
projects down into small steps and provide advice and tips on
tools and equipment, as well as technique.
For some inspiration, you can check our Imgur.com’s on-
line DIY channel at imgur.com/r/DIY, where hobbyists post
step-by-step photos of their home projects.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
SkillShare.com is an online portal where you can sign up
for a membership that allows you to learn a wide variety of
art sand crafts skills, including graphic design, illustration,
photography, writing, music, sewing and more. Classes are
usually less than two hours long and are typically taught
by professionals with training in their field. ou could even
consider signing up to teach yourself, in order to share your
skills with others. Udemy.com is a similar platform with
course offerings that include health and nutrition, pet training,
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SENIOR LIVING | HEALTH
Play to Stay Mentally Sharp
Health experts have
long recommended
diet, exercise,
continuing education
and social activity for
seniors to maintain
their cognitive health
— the ability to clearly
think, learn and
remember.
Now researchers have
found a new way seniors can
stay mentally sharp: playing
games.
THE RESEARCH
The University of
Edinburgh published a study
in 2019 that shows big benefits
for seniors who play card
and board games.
Psychologist studied more
than 1,000 people age 70 for
memory, problem-solving,
thinking speed and general
thinking ability. The participants
then repeated the same
thinking tests every three
years until age 79, and at ages
70 and 76, they were also
asked how often they played
games like cards, chess, bingo
or crosswords.
According to the study’s
authors, those who regularly
played non-digital games
scored better on memory and
thinking tests in their 70s.
People who increased game
playing in later years were
found to have experienced
less decline in thinking skills
in their 70s, particularly in
memory function and thinking
speed. Even behavior
changes in later life were
found to be beneficial.
Known as the Lothian Birth
Cohort, the group of seniors
had been tracked by researchers
since birth. The results of
the study accounted for physical
health and IQ.
“In our Lothian sample, it
is not just general intellectual
and social activity, it seems; it
is something in this group of
games that has this small but
detectable association with
better cognitive aging,” said
Professor Ian Deary, director
of the study. “It would be
good to find out if some of
these games are more potent
than others. We also point out
that several other things are
related to better cognitive
aging, such as being physically
fit and not smoking.”
Caroline Abrahams, charity
director at Age UK, said,
“Even though some people’s
thinking skills can decline as
we get older, this research is
further evidence that it
doesn’t have to be inevitable.”
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GET STARTED
Because social activity also
is useful in helping prevent
cognitive decline, seniors can
benefit from regular group
card games. Look to your
local senior center for organize
games, or consider setting
up a regular game of
cards or other games with
friends.
Card games need not be
complicated to be beneficial.
GrayingwithGrace.com offers
a run-down of some simple
card games for seniors who
might just be beginning to
play cards at www.bit.ly/2SdAklh.
For a primer on popular
board games, visit
TheSpruce.com at www.bit.
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SENIOR LIVING | MENTAL HEALTH
Beat the Blues with Tech
Social isolation can
leave seniors feeling
lonely, disconnected
from family and
friends. Research
shows, however,
that technology can
help seniors feel
more connected
and improve their
mental health.
As many as 5% of older
adults have major depression,
with higher numbers for home
health care patients (13.5%)
and hospitalized seniors
(11.5%), according to the
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
THE RESEARCH
Researchers at Oregon
Health & Science University
looked at how various methods
of communications could help
improve seniors’ mental health.
The 2018 study found that
using video chat programs
such as Skype and FaceTime
cut the probably of depressive
symptoms by half.
Researcher tested the use of
four online communication
technologies — video chat,
email, social networks and
instant messaging — by people
60 and older for two years, and
then asked about their depressive
symptoms. Email, social
networks and instant messaging
showed no difference in
depressive symptoms from the
control group, while video chat
showed big differences.
“To our knowledge, this is
the first study to demonstrate a
potential link between use of
video chat and prevention of
clinically significant symptoms
of depression over two years in
older adults,” the authors
wrote.
Dr. Alan Teo, who led the
study, also conducted a prior
study in 2015 that found faceto-face
interaction had big
benefits for seniors’ mental
health. When you can’t be
together in person, however, it
appears that video chat might
be the next best thing.
HELP SENIORS
GET CONNECTED
So how can you help a loved
one benefit from this technology?
Help set up the technology
so they can video chat whenever
they’d like. You could even
purchase a dedicated video
chat device, such as a Facebook
Portal or Google Home Hub,
which allow for video calling at
the touch of a button. There are
products on the market
designed just for seniors, which
function as a digital photo
frame most of the time, and
allow for easy video calling to
pre-programmed contacts.
Whichever technology you
select, be sure your loved one
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knows how to use it after it is
set up. Help add friends and
family members’ contact information
and be sure they know
how to complete a call.
If you or a loved one are having
suicidal thoughts, call the
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It’s probably safe to say that many of
us are concerned about having enough
money to cover our retirement years.
In fact, some surveys have shown that
we are more frightened of running
out of money than we are of dying.
What can you do to help alleviate
these fears?
SENIOR LIVING | FINANCIAL FOCUS
How Can You Make Your Money Last
During Retirement?
our first move is to create a
retirement income strategy, and
you’ll want to develop it well before
you need to use it. While there
are many ways to develop such a
strategy, you may want to consider
these three ey elements
• Withdrawal rate our withdrawal
rate is the percentage of
your portfolio you use every year
during your retirement. So, for example,
if you retire with a portfolio worth million and you
choose a withdrawal rate, you’ll be taing out ,
per year. our withdrawal rate will depend on several factors
your age at retirement, the sie of your portfolio, potential
earned income, date at which you start taing Social
Security, and so on. learly, when deciding on a withdrawal
rate, you’ll want to reach the oldilocs solution not too
much, not too little, but ust the right amount.
• Reliance rate our reliance rate is essentially the
percentage of your overall retirement income that comes
from your investment portfolio your R, and other
accounts. t’s called a reliance rate because you rely on this
portfolio for your income. he higher your reliance rate, the
more you will rely on your portfolio to provide income during
your retirement, and the greater your sensitivity to maret
fluctuations.
• Income sources he more sources of lifetime income
you have such as Social Security and a pension from your
employer the less you may be relying on your investment
portfolio to cover your retirement goals. owever, many
private employers have moved away from pensions in favor
of -type plans, and Social Security will only provide
about of your preretirement income in retirement, assuming
your earned income is average for U.S. worers, according
to the Social Security dministration. onseuently,
you may want to consider options such as annuities, which
can provide lifetime income benefits.
t will tae careful planning to put these three factors
together in a way that can help you build enough consistent
income to last throughout your retirement which could
easily extend two or three decades. nd there’s no single
formula for everyone. or example, while an annuity could
offer lifetime cash flow and help you reduce your reliance on
your investment portfolio, it also involves fees and expenses,
plus lower liuidity than other sources of income, so it may
not be right for everyone.
ortunately, you don’t have to go it alone when taing all
your retirement income factors into account. ou may want
to wor with a financial professional someone who can
evaluate your individual situation and then recommend retirement
income solutions based on your appropriate reliance
rate, withdrawal rate and potential income sources. y getting
the help you need and by following a suitable long-term
strategy, you can ease some of the stress that comes from
wondering if your life span might eventually exceed your
financial resources.
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Mold Exposure During COVID-19
Poses Increasing Health Risks
Community Action Works
has released a new action
guide detailing the dangers
of toxic mold and how to
protect your health from
harmful exposure.
midst the D- pandemic, people
are spending more time inside than ever
before. or homes impacted by mold, this
change has the potential to impact our health
according to the guide by ommunity ction
Wors.
ccording to the action guide, at least
million buildings in the U.S. have unhealthy
levels of mold.
ommunity ction Wors, formerly
nown as oxics ction enter, is a nonprofit
organiation that wors side by side
with everyday people to confront those who
are polluting and harming the health of their
communities.
oxic mold is common in buildings and
homes that are prone to moisture and without
proper ventilation. hese buildings include
offices, schools, community centers, or apartment
buildings, where mold is often the
result of neglect by landlords, business owners,
and municipalities.
During the pandemic, concern is growing
that extended time indoorswhile necessary
to prevent the spread of D-could
lead to heightened exposure to mold problems
plaguing homes throughout the
ortheast and beyond. Mold exposure poses
a maor ris to human healthin the form of
respiratory diseases, lie asthma, or even
long-term memory loss.
he nine-page document released by
ommunity ction Wors details the health
effects associated with mold exposure, how
to detect, remove, and prevent mold, and how
to protect the rights of tenants in buildings
with mold haards. omplete with visuals
and sample materials for communities to tae
action, the guide outlines how to handle mold
for those who may otherwise lac the tools to
do so. he organiation has also released
abbreviated versions of the information
found in the guide as a set of three fliers,
formatted to mae for easy distribution and
use.
We’re in an unprecedented time and that
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action, said Shaina asper, ermont and
ew ampshire State Director at ommunity
ction Wors. We believe that everyone has
the right to a healthy environment, whether
that means clean air, clean water, or a moldfree
home.
rganiations interested in learning more
about the guide or receiving a set of fliers to
display may contact ommunity ction
Wors at actioncommunityactionwors.
org.
Community Action Works wors side by
side with everyday people to confront those
who are polluting and harming the health of
our communities. We partner with the people
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Vision Changes in Seniors
It is normal to develop some difficulty with vision
as we age. Some eye symptoms, however, are more
concerning than others, as they may signal a serious
disease or disorder.
Knowing the difference between the two
can help you get treatment early. Here are
some normal age-related symptoms, and
some that should be reported to a doctor for
further investigation.
NORMAL AGE-RELATED
CHANGES
Difficulty with up-close vision. Many people
notice this change after age 40. Presbyopia,
the gradual loss of the ability of the eye
to focus on close-up objects due to loss of
flexibility and increased rigidity of the eye’s
lens, is a normal age-related condition. In
fact, the American Academy of Opthalmology
reports that the term presbyopia comes
from a Greek word meaning “old eye.” This
condition can be corrected with eyeglasses,
contact lenses or surgery, and can cause
headaches and eye strain if left untreated.
Dry eyes or tearing. These conditions can
be normal as you age. If they persist or are
severe, however, talk to your eye doctor, as
they can be symptoms of disease.
Gradual loss of contrast. Rod cells, which
help with contrast vision, degrade as we age,
so you may notice more difficulty driving at
night.
CONCERNING SYMPTOMS
A sudden change in vision, straight
lines appearing distorted, dark, blurry
areas, whiteout in the center of vision, or
a change in color perception. These can be
symptoms of age-related macular degeneration,
which affects more than 2 million
people in the U.S. Regular vision exams can
help catch this disease early.
Floaters accompanied by flashes of
light, wavy vision or dark shadows in the
field of vision. While some floaters are normal,
those that are accompanied by flashes
of light, or any of the other symptoms listed
above, could be a symptom of retinal detachment.
See your eye doctor immediately.
Surgery or laser treatment can address this
serious condition.
Fading side or peripheral vision. While
glaucoma often has no symptoms in the
early stages, as the disease progresses, it
can affect your peripheral vision. Regular
eye exams are important in diagnosing
glaucoma. This disease can be controlled by
medication but may require surgery.
Cloudy/fuzzy vision, double vision in
one eye, halos around lights, light sensitivity.
Cataracts, which cause clouding of
the eye’s lens, can cause these symptoms.
People who smoke or have a family history
of cataracts are at a higher risk.
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GO FIGURE
The idea of Go Figure is to arrive at the figure given at
the bottom and right-hand columns of the diagram by
following the arithmetic signs in the order they are given
(that is, from left to right and top to bottom). Use only the
numbers below the diagram to complete its blank
squares and use each of the nine numbers only once.
Concepts Kakuro
Best described as a number
crossword, the task in
Kakuro is to fill all of the
empty square, using numbers
1 to 9, so the sum of
each horizontal lock equals
the number to its left, and
the sum of each vertical
block equals the number
on its top. No number may
be used in the same block
more than once.
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