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News Category: Wellness
The connection between diabetes and other health problems
More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Diane Waple, chief dietitian at Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, has some advice for how to live with diabetes and how to prevent other complications that can arise from the disease.
Living Heart Healthy
Did you know heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women in the United States? It is an equal-opportunity killer which claims over 600,000 million lives annually. But there are things you can do to lower your risk of a heart attack or prevent another one from happening again.
Staying Safe in the Summer
As summer is upon us, so are thoughts of fun in the sun. However, when the weather gets warmer and vacations and outdoor activities are planned, seniors should also keep something else in mind: safety. It is important to make sure you are safe, so you can take part in all the fun you want with as little risk to your health as possible. This year, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill invited Angela Moore of Damsel in Defense, which works to promote safety for all ages, to educate residents and provide useful tips on how to stay safe in all
A Friend for Neighbors in Need
In addition to running Meal on Wheels, a food pantry and a thrift shop, Colonial Neighborhood Council receives new requests for assistance daily. In an effort to “go green,” Masonic Villages is donating money saved on production costs of its Report to the Community to charitable organizations serving seniors across Pennsylvania. A $2,500 donation was made to the Colonial Neighborhood Council on behalf of the Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill.
Help For the “Sandwich” Generation
To those who never heard the term “sandwich generation,” it may seem like a food craze buzzword. In reality, the “sandwich generation” has nothing to do with food (or a craze).
Successful Emotional Aging
Recently, we have learned genetics play less of a role, and physical, emotional and spiritual health have a more important influence on successful emotional aging (SEA).
