Exercise
Keeps You and Your Brain Fit
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The saying "Jogging Your Memory" is about rousing or stimulating your memory. But this saying can also hold true when it comes to exercise!
Exercise can be a part of your life no matter what your age, and becomes increasingly important as you get older. Two years ago, Jolene, age 74, fell down a flight of stairs and broke her wrist and shoulder. It took quite a while for her to recover and, when she did, she started an exercise program to regain strength, balance, and flexibility.
Now, at age 76, Jolene has gained significant improvements in strength, range of motion, balance, bone density and even mental clarity.
Exercising for half an hour at least twice a week during midlife can significantly cut a person's risk of future dementia by 50 percent, say researchers at the Alzheimer's Research Trust.
How does exercising keep your brain fit? Scientifically speaking, sedentary bodies produce a slow drip of cytokines--proteins that circulate in the bloodstream and cause inflammation. While inflammation is important to healing, too much is linked to arthritis, heart disease, and a growing number of other diseases. Moderate exercise for at least 20-30 minutes activates cytokines that promote cell repair and growth.
Recently, scientists reported that people who exercised about 3 hours per week had telomeres--repeated sequences at the ends of chromosomes that shorten with age--as long as those of sedentary people up to 10 years younger.
Whether it's a brisk walk to the shops, gardening, or competing in a fun run, it is never too late to start getting active as we grow older.
At the Fairfax Elder Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C., we encourage our clients to partake in appropriate physical exercise to keep their brains sharp and to combat depression and fatigue. Be sure to check with your doctor before beginning an exercise program.
Do you have a family member who suffers from Alzheimer's or another type of dementia? At the Fairfax Elder Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, our Alzheimer's Planning Team provides life-long guidance, management, and oversight on vital issues such as medical and nursing care, housing options, financial management, estate planning, asset protection, Medicaid eligibility, and more. Call us today at 703-691-1888 to make an appointment for a complimentary consultation.
Want to learn more about healthy living as you grow older? Join us as we celebrate American Heart Month at a Valentine's themed Educational Awareness Event on February 7, 2013, from 6-7:30 p.m., featuring an educational discussion and delicious refreshments. The topic will be holistic health and alternative healing. More details will follow. RSVP here or call 703-691-1888.
Introducing "Ask the Expert- Evan H. Farr, CELA Tackles
Your Toughest Elder Law Questions"
Confused
about an elder law topic? Not for long. Welcome to "Ask the Expert",
a newsletter we will be sending out on Fridays where you can find simple
answers to questions you have about elder law topics.
We
invite readers to submit questions, and Evan H. Farr, CELA will answer them as
simply and clearly as possible. We will select questions from those submitted
the prior week.
So
whether you want to know the difference between Guardianship and
Conservatorship, about Medicaid and how much you can gift, or how timeshares
are funded into a Trust, Mr. Farr will provide a simple answer for you. Why not ask a question now?
Upcoming Events
Thursday, February 7:
Living Trust Plus Seminar: How to Protect Your Assets from the Expenses of Probate and Long Term Care
-Learn how to protect your assets and obtain valuable Medicaid and Veterans benefits to pay for long-term care.
-Learn what the most important estate planning document is, and find out whether yours is up-to-date!
-Find out if your Will is sufficient to meet your needs, or if a Trust is a better instrument for you!
-Find out how you can protect your assets from lawsuits, divorce, and long-term care creditors!
Long Term Care Seminars:
All library seminars are from 7-8:30 p.m.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079-2124
Monday, March 18, 2013
Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015
Thursday, March 28, 2013 Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean, VA 22101
- Learn what the most important estate planning document is, and find out whether yours is up-to-date!
- Find out if your Will is sufficient to meet your needs, or if a Trust is a better instrument for you!
- Find out how you can protect your assets from lawsuits, divorce, and long-term care creditors!
- Discover the important government benefits you or a loved one may want to qualify for in order to help pay for future long-term care expenses, including Medicaid and Veterans Aid & Attendance.
Presented by Evan H. Farr, CELA, principal attorney at The Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C. in Fairfax, VA. http://www.farrlawfirm.com
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All events are at The Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C., 10640 Main Street, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030. RSVP today! We hope to see you there. Find out more details.
Thursday, February 7:
Heart Month Event
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Saturday, February 16:
Living Trust Plus Seminar: How to Protect Your Assets from the Expenses of Probate and Long Term Care
Early Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Go Undiagnosed and
Untreated
Parkinson's disease affects one out
of 100 Americans over the age of 60. When it comes to
neurodegenerative diseases, it is second only to
Alzheimer's. Symptoms may be mild at first but tend to worsen over time. There
is currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, but there are many medications
available to treat the symptoms.
People with early stage Parkinson's disease experience symptoms including anxiety,
constipation, and drooling. Because movement problems are the main symptom of
the disease, these non-motor symptoms often go undiagnosed and untreated,
according to a study published in today's issue of the journal Neurology. In addition, people with early Parkinson's
often don't mention these symptoms to their doctors because they don't ask
about them.
Recently, researchers asked more than 150 newly diagnosed Parkinson's
patients whether they experienced any of the 30 non-motor symptoms, including
anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, constipation, sleep problems and sexual
problems, before being diagnosed with the disease. The findings indicated that
the most common non-motor symptoms the early Parkinson's patients experienced
were drooling, constipation, urinary urgency, anxiety and a reduced sense of
smell.
These results show that Parkinson's affects many systems in the body, even
in its earliest stages. Often these symptoms affect people's quality of life
just as much if not more than the movement problems that come with the disease.
Both doctors and patients need to bring these symptoms up early and consider
available treatments.
At The
Fairfax Elder Law Firm of Evan H. Farr, P.C.,
we are dedicated to easing the financial and emotional burden on those
suffering from Parkinson's Disease and their loved ones. If you or a loved one are suffering from Parkinson's
disease, we can help you prepare for your future financial and long-term care
needs. We help protect your hard-earned
assets while maintaining your comfort, dignity, and quality of life by ensuring
your eligibility for critical government benefits. Call 703-691-1888 today to
make an appointment for a no-cost consultation.
Coming Soon: Celebrities with Parkinson's Disease Series.
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