As we age, many of us will require new prescriptions and supplements to help treat conditions and keep our bodies as strong as possible. However, remembering what time to take multiple pills and the proper dosages can be difficult, especially if cognitive or memory...
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May is Mental Health Month
May is mental health month, and building awareness of the many people affected by mental health issues is key to gain access to effective treatment. Around 60 million Americans are diagnosed with a mental health condition each year. The vast majority of these...
Help Yourself While Helping Others
As an older adult, you have access to an amazing resource for non-profit and community organizations: You! You are a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be highly beneficial to the communities you live in. As you gear up to enter your golden years,...
Keeping Mentally Fit
As we age, it is important to maintain our health, and mental exercise is as much a part of healthy aging as physical exercise. Regular mental exercise may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders by stimulating the growth of brain...
Remaining Active as We Age
The benefits of exercising and remaining active are enormous. Some benefits include decreased risk of heart disease, improved diabetic control, decreased bone density loss, improved stability and decreased risk of falls. Exercise can also improve sleep, decrease the...
Meeting Your Nutrition Needs
Eating well and maintaining a balanced diet is important for everyone. As we age, proper nutrition becomes increasingly important for sustaining our health. However, maintaining proper nutrition as we age can be tough. Cooking for a smaller household provides...
Meet Irene Venegas
Irene Venegas loves it here at Council on Aging Silicon Valley (COASV) and says she wouldn't change a thing. Irene has been working here since 1998 as our lead receptionist. In addition to her excellent administrative skills, Irene also regularly assists with Spanish...
Caregivers and the Evolving Family
The nuclear family is expanding. Three or more generations are now living under the same roof. Living with extended family members can promote close grandparent and grandchild relationships, and family togetherness on the whole. Many grandparents even provide day...
Your Medicare Benefits
In an age when budget woes and service cuts are a common reality, many of the recent changes to Medicare are a welcomed relief. Due in part to the Affordable Care Act, seniors are expected to save on their prescriptions and gain access to a variety of preventative...