What happens in the body that causes aging? Scientists have discovered a fundamental process of aging in our cells that occurs on the strands of our DNA. This discovery, which won the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2009, is important to our everyday life. Why? The reason is we now know the speed of aging can move faster or slower, [...]
Novant Health and Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health held a grand opening celebration on Sept. 26 for its new, freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital, Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health. The hospital will begin caring for patients on Oct. 8. Located at 2475 Hillcrest Center Circle in Winston-Salem, the rehabilitation hospital has 68 private patient rooms including one [...]
Three words families want to hear are “I love you.” Three words families don’t want to hear are “long-term care.” But these are words that many families learn the hard way when a loved one’s extended care event begins. Long term care is assistance provided to loved ones because [...]
View the Digital Magazine In this issue... The cool days of fall are to be embraced if you live in the Triad because Fall is one of our most beautiful seasons where activities abound. It’s a particularly good time to rediscover the great downtown offerings in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point - where a host of entertaining and educational [...]
View the Digital Magazine In this issue... The cool days of fall are to be embraced if you live in the Triangle because Fall is one of our most beautiful seasons where activities abound. It's a particularly great time to rediscover the great downtown offerings in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. A host of entertaining and educational options abound [...]
In real estate, we have all heard the redundant use of “location.” We believe it means that a property’s location really, really matters. Extending the phrase a little, I think it means that location matters so much that there must be just a few “right” locations and that other locations [...]
Temperatures will soon begin to drop, and the Summer sun will go into hiding. But the body’s needs will not change, continuing to require activity and movement in order to remain agile and able to meet daily physical demands. Walking is one of the best ways to meet your needs [...]
View the Digital Magazine In This Issue... The Wall Street Journal recently reported that folks entering their retirement years face a problem: they’ve forgotten how to have fun. This group, according to the article, has spent the past many decades raising kids, paying off mortgages and showing up for work and, in the meantime, forgotten how to relax and [...]
With nearly a quarter of the state’s residents expected to be age 60 or older by the year 2030, Guilford County took an important step to become a better place for people of all ages. The County recently applied for the World Health Organization’s status of “age-friendly” by joining the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. The AARP Network of [...]
The Forsyth Public Library has partnered with the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging in a 12-month community-wide educational initiative called "The Aging Well Series". World-class experts are sharing insights and tips at the library monthly at 6 p.m. on how to live the best life, with a focus on body and brain health. For more information, please call 336-713-BEST (2378) [...]
