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Diabetic-Friendly Snack: Chocolate Chip Bites

ByAmeriGlideMay 10, 2024

No matter if you’re a child, diabetic, or just looking for the perfect snack, these egg-free, low sugar cookie dough bites are great for the whole family! Ingredients: Instructions: Nutritional Information: (1 ball) Calories: 71 Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 2g Fat: 3g Sugar:

ByAmeriGlideMay 1, 2024

Falls among seniors can be, unfortunately, quite common and are a significant concern because they can lead to serious injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 37 million adults 65+ suffer preventable falls every year. Here are some quick Fall

ByAmeriGlideApril 23, 2024

Maintaining mobility is crucial for our quality of life. It enables us to perform daily activities with ease (sometimes without realizing it), stay independent, and engage in various physical activities. As we age, our mobility declines due to various reasons including: lack

ByAmeriGlideApril 18, 2024

Its been proven that physical movement and exercise has loads of benefits, especially for older adults. Regular physical activity has shown to improve mental and physical health, both of which will help you maintain your independence for as long as possible as you age. It

ByAmeriGlideMarch 19, 2024

Our visits to the doctor can be, at times, frequent — depending on how many physicians we see — but overall, short. Knowing what questions to ask will help guide you to understanding your health and your doctor better. Below are a list of 10 questions that you may want to

Healthy Living

Diabetic-Friendly Recipe: Bangers and Mash

ByAmeriGlideMarch 15, 2024

Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Instructions: Nutritional Information:Calories: 280Carbohydrates: 25gProtein: 22gFat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 430mgFiber: 4g Enjoy this Irish traditional pub food this Sunday for St. Patrick’s Day! photo

ByAmeriGlideMarch 11, 2024

As we age, the home becomes more than just a living space. It becomes a sanctuary where seniors spend the majority of their time. However, with age comes an increased risk of accidents like falls which can occur — especially inside the home. Ensuring safety in the home for

ByAmeriGlideFebruary 12, 2024

Not everyone lives near, let alone in the same state, as their parents. So being able to pop over for an emergency or make frequent trips to see them is not always an option. Not being able to visit your parents on a regular basis can leave you with not enough time to really

ByAmeriGlideJanuary 19, 2024

Conditions such as arthritis, joint pain, certain medical conditions, stroke and the process of natural aging can lead to losing mobility. This can make doing daily tasks that we’re used to doing and leisure activities difficult. But, that shouldn’t discourage you to find

ByAmeriGlideJanuary 8, 2024

Nowadays numerous older adults continue to actively participate in society well into their senior years. But, there may be a point where age-related challenges, particularly limitations in mobility, become more noticeable and more difficult as we get older. This can cause an

ByAmeriGlideNovember 22, 2023

Thanksgiving, for some, is the time for friends and family to get together. Sometimes mobility and physical limitations get in the way and makes things more challenging for the older loved ones in your life when celebrating holidays. But, limitations should not stop you from

Tips and Tricks

Senior and Caregiver Friendly Activities to do This Halloween

ByAmeriGlideOctober 27, 2023

Halloween is less than a week away and although it’s a day dedicated to children dressing up and trick or treating, there are activities the older crowd can do to celebrate! Here are a few spooky fun ideas from Where You Live Matters that you and your loved elder or

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