Driving with Dementia
Marty Finley, M-Ed Memory Care Navigator I’m concerned that dementia is compromising the driving safety of a loved one. What signs should I look for? (As seen in the Sun City West Independent) If other drivers are frequently honking at them, that can be a sign that dementia is diminishing driving skills. There are other […]
Functional Fitness
What it is and how you can improve it By Alison Stanton What do picking up a bag of groceries, getting in and out of the bathtub, and pulling the trash can to the curb all have in common? They are all examples of having functional fitness—a term that Rhonda J. Zonoozi, BS, CHWC, EP-C, […]
At-home Fitness Tips
When it comes to being as functionally fit as possible, people should try to stay as active as they can. “Inactivity is a big culprit when it comes to problems with functional fitness,” Rhonda says. “As people get older, they can become inactive, which weakens the muscles and the bones and make them more frail.” […]
Veggie and Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients Salad 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow pasta 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup cucumber (peeled), diced 1/2 cup small broccoli florets 1 large carrot, diced 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced Dressing 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions […]
What is Mindful Eating?
Theresa (Tracy) Garrett Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator Our fast-paced world bombards us with distractions, which can make it difficult to focus on one thing at a time, like eating. “Mindful eating,” aims to refocus our attention on the experience of eating and enjoying our food. Most of us don’t pay enough attention […]
Answers About Vertigo: What Can You Tell Me About BPPV?
Rhonda Zonoozi Exercise Physiologist & Health Coach BPPV is the most common type of vestibular disorders. It occurs when tiny crystals of calcium carbonate float into inner-ear canals, sending mixed messages to the brain. That results in brief bouts of vertigo, sometimes accompanied by nausea. BPPV stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The name sounds scary, […]
What is the Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia?
Marty Finley, M-Ed Memory Care Navigator Dementia is an umbrella term that describes memory dysfunction and a decline in intellectual abilities, which are significant enough to disrupt daily living. It could be a decline in judgment, reasoning, problem-solving or more. There are more then 70 different types of dementia with Alzheimer’s disease being the most […]
Skin Cancer 101
Tips on preventing skin cancer and when to get screened By Alison Stanton The beautiful, sunny weather that is so prevalent in Arizona can have a dark side. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and Arizona’s plentiful sunshine puts residents at high risk for developing this deadly disease. […]
Benefits of massage are more than skin deep
By John Tucker Research shows that a massage can reduce stress, pain and muscle tension. It is also effective for treating anxiety, headaches, digestive disorders, insomnia, sports injuries and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. That is why the Sun Health Center for Health & Wellbeing recently added licensed massage therapist Susan Casaccio to the team. Susan […]
Superfoods Salad
Ingredients 1/3 cup raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons snipped fresh mint 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups packaged fresh baby spinach leaves 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 ounce semisoft goat […]
