With warmer days upon us, I am enjoying more outdoor walks. While I know that some people enjoy walking alone, I know that others can feel lonely stepping out by themselves without a specific errand or destination in mind. If that sounds familiar, here are some ideas to tap into the joys of walking. 1. […]
SLEEP POSITIONS, According to Johns Hopkins Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Consider the following as you switch off the light: Back and neck pain: When it comes to alleviating pain, sleeping on your back is a mixed bag. For people with neck pain, sleeping face up can sometimes make the pain worse. But many […]
Trees are sometimes called the lungs of the earth since, through their leaves, they trap and filter contaminants in the air. As we know, they also absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis; and, a good canopy of tree leaves can protect living creatures from heat, but also non-living things: Cities develop “heat islands” […]
I-phones, Androids and other phones with internet access are often called “smart phones”. At a recent session with Charla Sarabia, the Injury Prevention and Community Outreach Coordinator at Mount Sinai Morningside, we learned just how smart they can be. Did you know that you can set your phone up so that, in an emergency, any […]
According to the National Council on Aging, hydration is important, especially as we get older…to improve brain performance, affecting memory, mood, concentration, reaction time, and even in combating feelings of anxiety. Research has shown that just as dehydration affects the ability to think clearly, it can also make it difficult to remember things. The medical […]
March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. You might be interested in looking at an on-line exhibit published by the National Women’s History Museum on women who made ground-breaking advancements, like running for U.S. President. A LiLY volunteer/neighbor might like viewing it […]
Curbside compost collection is a priority for our city because compostable material, i.e., food wastes, comprises a third of the million pounds of trash that New Yorkers generate each day, Without composting, they release poisonous gasses into the atmosphere. like methane. But, as fertilizer, food trash releases very little into the air we breathe, But, […]
“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down” is a line from a 1971 song that seems to touch on something universal — the sad feelings that bad weather can bring, and scientific studies are backing this up. But, for those who can handle an umbrella, NYC is full of wonderful indoor venues. A rainy […]
Irene Zola, NYC Aging in Place Leader, Founder of LiLY, Dies at 78
I recently underwent some rather unpleasant dental surgery. (Really, is there any other kind?) Thus, I was placed first on a liquid diet and then told to eat “mush” for two weeks. My doctor didn’t give me much advice besides “puddings and yogurt.” So, I was on my own to figure out how to eat […]
AS PEOPLE AGE, the human body changes. Often, these come as surprises since these secrets are not popularly handed down through the generations. Many seniors are left to find out about them from personal experience and sometimes with a great deal of worry. For some, for example, changes in the large intestine can result in […]