MSU Extension Aging

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  Aging

  Individuals over the age of 65 have an average of two or more chronic conditions. MSU Extension aims to educate Michigan residents on lifestyle choices so as they age, they have a stronger health and are able to manage any health conditions that may arise.

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• MSU Extension research showcases effectiveness of nutrition education

  Published on December 13, 2013
  The USDA Food and Nutrition Service reported that significant changes in healthy behavior were observed among low-income adults participating in MSU Extension nutrition education programs.

• How can I help? Assisting people with chronic illnesses

  Published on December 6, 2013
  There are times when we want to help a family member, friend or co-worker who has a long-lasting condition or disease, but we just don’t know how.

• Symptoms of seasonal affective disorder can be managed effectively

  Published on November 29, 2013
  Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects some people during the late fall and winter months. Read on for tips that can help manage this condition.

• Maintaining wellbeing in later life stages

  Published on November 12, 2013
  A healthy lifestyle for seniors includes fulfilling social and emotional needs.

• Normal physical aging: What are typical changes?

  Published on October 29, 2013
  Learn to recognize the typical signs of physical changes as you age, and take action to improve your quality of life as you grow older.

• Keeping your heart healthy

  Published on October 28, 2013
  Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Making a few healthy lifestyle changes may lead to less heart disease.

• Decision-making capacity and older adults – Part 1

  Published on October 20, 2013
  Decision-making and cognitive decline concerns; Michigan legalities.

• The Geriatric Education Center of Michigan

  Published on October 18, 2013
  The Northern Lower Michigan team-age strong, live long!

• What is the Geriatric Education Center of Michigan?

  Published on October 16, 2013
  Providing educational programs in Michigan Tribal Nations.

• Maintain your brain health as you get older

  Published on October 16, 2013
  Keep your brain fit for a better life.

• Protect your vision as you grow older

  Published on October 16, 2013
  Learn to recognize the signs of eye sight changes as you age, seek treatment and take action to improve your quality of life as you grow older.

• Aging and mental health: Recognizing anxiety in older adults

  Published on October 14, 2013
  Anxiety is often overlooked in older adults.

• Healthy aging and nutrition for older adults

  Published on October 13, 2013
  Older adults have different nutritional needs than younger adults. Recognizing warning signs for nutrition problems can help older adults regain their health.

• Questions about your medications? Ask!

  Published on October 11, 2013
  Visiting your health care professional soon? Just received or expect to receive a new medication? Know the questions you should ask.

• Recognizing depression in older adults

  Published on October 10, 2013
  Family caregivers and friends can help older adults with depression by recognizing the environmental causes and symptoms of depression.

• Are you keeping your muscles healthy and ready for action?

  Published on October 8, 2013
  When was the last time you gave a thought about the health of your muscles? Texting, chewing, jogging, raking – every body movement you can think of is a direct result of your amazing muscles.

• Stress and Health – Part 2

  Published on October 8, 2013
  Effects of stress on our bodies regarding the digestive, nervous, reproductive and respiratory systems.

• Hope for older adults with hearing loss

  Published on October 8, 2013
  Learn to recognize the signs of hearing loss, seek treatment and take action to improve the quality of life of older adults with hearing loss.

• Promote healthy aging by preventing accidental falls

  Published on October 4, 2013
  Family, caregivers and friends can help older adults prevent falls by recognizing environmental and physical causes and taking steps to lower risk.

• Healthy principles for weight gain – Part 2

  Published on September 27, 2013
  Gaining weight may have healthy benefits, so how do you add healthy pounds?