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be.informed | successful aging news | Feb. 13-17

The Consumer Guide to Financial Self-Defense is a new booklet that educates seniors on the warning signs of potential fraud or abuse by their financial advisors. It was produced by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

AARP shares 10 time-tested steps that every senior should know for the 2012 tax filing season.

Reuters reports on a new study that shows millions of seniors are missing out on $20 billion in aid that could pay for everything from food to heating.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Feb. 6-10

The New York Times reports on two new studies that show that Alzheimer’s disease may spread like an infection from brain cell to brain cell.

Agingcare.com shares a list of 12 handy apps for caregivers.

The Atlantic reports that exercise enhanced by virtual reality is better for seniors due to the greater cognitive benefits.

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Love Your Heart

Come help us celebrate American Heart Month at Westminster Gardens with a free seminar on how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle.

be.group Executive Chef Bruce Oravetz,, who has worked for several establishments during his 33-year career, will discuss how you can reduce the potential risks for heart disease and enjoy healthy dining options. He will also help you set and reach your goals to become more heart healthy and add years to your life.

The Love Your Heart seminar will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Heart-healthy refreshments will be served.

Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling (888) 858-1937.

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be.informed | successful aging news | Jan. 30-Feb. 3

The Sacramento Bee reports that a federal judge has issued a tentative ruling to halt a 10 percent cut in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.

The Washington Post shares a story on how millions of families are struggling to care for elderly parents from afar.

AARP offers guidance on the best vitamins, minerals and other supplements that seniors should know about for a balanced healthy life.

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up running. The Los Angeles Times reports that several studies show running doesn’t necessarily lead to joint problems.

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Riding Out the Economy

riding out the economy2011 was another challenging year for the U.S. economy and financial markets. The ongoing rollercoaster ride we find ourselves on has us asking one question: What should I be doing to protect my money?
What NOT to do is panic, according to Darin L. Gibson, owner and president of Irvine-based Burnham Gibson Financial Group, Inc. But doing a critical assessment is definitely required. “Retirees need to take a hard look at their cash flow, expenses and overall investment allocations,” he said in the latest issue of be.magazine.
In his interview, Gibson shares some worthwhile advice on how to protect your retirement finances and stretch your dollars during a time of fiscal uncertainty. You can check out what he had to say in the be.magazine article.

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Dine & Discover

If you’re interested in learning more about all that Westminster Gardens has to offer, please join us in February for Dine & Discover.

We’re offering a complimentary lunch and conversation on how living at Westminster Gardens offers opportunities for a more active, entertaining, purposeful and long-lasting life, as well as other benefits you’ll enjoy in an all-inclusive continuing care retirement community.

You’re invited to attend a luncheon either on Friday, Feb. 17, or Tuesday, Feb. 28. Both events are from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot today by calling (888) 902-3719.

Discover for yourself why Westminster Gardens is one of the San Gabriel Valley’s finest senior living communities.

 

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 23-27

The Administration on Aging is gearing up for this year’s Older Americans Month, to be held in May. The 2012 theme is “Never Too Old to Play.”

Time magazine reports on a new study that shows that Nintendo’s video game Brain Age can help improve cognitive functions in seniors.

The National Institutes of Health released its latest annual report on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, which shares important research developments and a look at new treatments.

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be.informed | successful aging news | jan. 16-20

Are you trying to be healthier in 2012? The Administration on Aging shares its list of resources to help you stick to your health and fitness goals this year.

Agingcare.com reports on the seven questions every caregiver should ask to help them be more effective and at peace while caring for a loved one.

Happy 90th Birthday, Betty White! In a video gallery, the Los Angeles Times takes a look at Betty’s seven decades on the silver screen and TV.

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Secret ingredients to healthier eating

There’s nothing more comforting than those dishes that take us back to our childhood. But sweet and savory indulgences often come at a cost to our health. There may be “healthy” alternatives, but they’re just not the same, are they?

It’s a no-no to play around too much with the classics, be.group Executive Chef Bruce Oravetz said in the latest issue of be.magazine. “You don’t paint a mustache on the Mona Lisa,” he said.

That said, Oravetz and his team have come up with a series of be.group signature dishes that whisk healthy ingredients into some erstwhile favorites without compromising the flavors we grew up with. They including everything from herb-roasted chicken to the new be.group cookie, a big chewy flavorful treat that seems to have a little bit of everything in it—and we mean that in a good way.

Oravetz and chefs Dave Powers (Regents Point), Ben Root (White Sands La Jolla) and Darin Wachs (Windsor) also offered their advice on how to transform some family favorites into dishes a little less threatening to your diet with a stealthy injection of healthful ingredients.

Take a look at what the chefs had to say and some signature recipes in be.magazine.

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Creating a stimulating home environment

If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, please join us for a seminar on how to create a safe and stimulating home environment. It’s scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9:30–11:30 a.m. in Westminster Gardens’ Packard Hall.

Architect Douglas Pancake, interior designer Drue Lawlor and Jose Hernandez of the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will show you how to make your home a safer and more stimulating environment through simple retrofitting and changes in behavior.

Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. Please call (888) 780-6221 to reserve your seat.

This event is sponsored by The Hacienda at Westminster Gardens, our secure memory care residence, as part of a monthly educational series on issues of interest to those caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. Upcoming sessions include “Getting the Help You Need” on Feb. 18 and “Medications and Alzheimer’s Disease” on March 17.

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