Yes, Cooking Can Boost Your Mood

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Just in time for the holidays, scientists have discovered that, yes, cooking and baking can boost your mood. A little creativity in the kitchen every day can go a long way towards happiness and satisfaction in the bustle of daily life.

“The study, published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, suggests that people who frequently take a turn at small, creative projects report feeling more relaxed and happier in their everyday lives. The researchers followed 658 people for about two weeks and found that doing small, everyday things like cooking and baking made the group feel more enthusiastic about their pursuits the next day.”

“Baking can help boost one’s mood by providing small tasks to focus on in a manner similar to meditating. In order to put together a good meal, cooks have to be constantly in the moment, adding ingredients, adjusting the heat of the stove and tasting their food to make sure everything will come out alright—all of which can be helpful techniques in treating some forms of mental illness”, wrote Huma Qureshi for The Guardian in 2013.

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Proving Care For a Caregiver

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To have a loved one require care is a life-changing event for everyone. The person requiring care, as well as their loved ones, especially if they are going to be the ones providing the care. With longer life expectancies, the need for caregiving in later life is increasing. What happens to your life if you are suddenly thrown in to the role of caregiver?

While the nearly one in five Americans who care for dependent adults provide medical and nursing tasks for a loved one and they may have little or no training. It can be difficult to navigate the best routes to take with this new role, and know what are the correct questions to ask.

A recent editorial from the New York Times gives a very personal look into caregiving for a loved one. In this article, the author’s aunt was 32 years old when she suffered a stroke and required round-the-clock care.

The arthor writes: “Because we do not prioritize psychological well-being, we don’t ask how keeping the elderly and disabled in good spirits could make us a stronger, better, happier country. Instead, we ask home care workers to provide, often for little more than minimum wage, very subtle, tailored companionship — call it care or friendship or even love.”

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The proposed West Davis Active Adult Community was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday (6/12/18) to be place on the November ballot for a vote under Measure R.

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A West Davis development project aimed at increasing the supply of housing for Davis seniors — including low-income seniors — is headed to the November ballot.

The City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to place the West Davis Active Adult Community on the ballot for a vote under Measure R. The vote came exactly one week after Davis voters approved a Measure R project — the Nishi student housing development — for the first time.

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The Keys to Super Longevity

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Psychologist Susan Pinker presents fascinating evidence on the keys to living a long, healthy life. Researching the Italian island of Sardinia, home to more than six times as many centenarians as the mainland and ten times as many as North America give insight to what it takes to live to 100 and beyond. Here’s the TED Talk:

 

Davis Enterprise: West Davis Active Adult Community in 2018

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The Davis Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on proposed projects in Davis, including the West Davis Active Adult Community. The Davis Enterprise recently published this article outlining the details of the community and information every Davis resident should know.

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“Masters In Aging” Coming to Davis

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The theme this September at the Nation Seniors Center is: Masters in Aging. There are two presentations scheduled to provide education and benefit the community.

Topic: Fitness and Aging

Thursday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m.

Mark Braly, a Davis Aquatic Masters swimmer and Davis Enterprise aquatics columnist

Topic: Gardening and Horticultural for Seniors

Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m.

Yolo County Master Gardeners Ann Daniel and Janet Thatcher

These are free to the community and no RSVP is necessary.

Presentations will be held at The Davis Senior Center, at 646 A Street, Davis.

 

More information is available at: http://www.davisenterprise.com/community/masters-in-aging-speakers-come-to-senior-center/

Tech Savvy Help for Seniors

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How many of us struggle with ever changing technology? This is not just an issue older generations face, it happens to everyone. So what do we do? We turn to the youngest person in the crowd for help. Only to be baffled by the stream of acronyms and unidentifiable phrases contained in a seemingly obvious explanation.

There’s a growing demand for education and training on today’s modern technology. This is a topic that will continue to grow and where you can find more help than ever. Tech support and training is becoming more and more popular. Keep an eye our in your area for seminars and training, especially for seniors.

Here’s The Wall Street Journal’s opinion:

 

 

Honoring Tradition

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This recent article in the Wall Street Journal, titled “Last Supper at Nani’s Table,” caught our interest. It is an example of how, as human beings, we all enjoy the celebration and honor of tradition. Here is an anecdote of how families, young or old, big or small, value tradition.

Technological Solutions to Medicine

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Rising health costs are a continuous concern these days. As the health care system keeps evolving, there are efforts to move aggressively to adopt the tools of information-age medicine. Take a look at this article featured in The Wall Street Journal explaining the strategy and benefits. View a PDF of the article here.

 

Virtual Health Care Providers

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Days of waiting rooms, appointments and trips to the doctors office may be over. Virtual health care providers is a technology advancement that makes it easy and convenient to get the care you need. Take a look at this article featured in the Davis Enterprise explaining the technology and benefits. The doctor will see you now.