Senior Corner columnist Betty Rhodes on managing pain and "Living Longer & Loving It."
Outdoor exercising, learning about Napa's history, and a fun St. Patrick's Day treat are coming up in March at the Napa Senior Center, Betty Rhodes reports.
On a day, when Napa's senior citizen advocate Betty Rhodes feels she is "the Queen of Procrastination" she also finds ways to get herself going.
If we want to firm up our bodies, we head to the gym, (one of these days). If we want to exercise our brains, we listen to music.
Senior Corner columnist Betty Rhodes on how to think ourselves into feeling younger and happier.
It seems that people with rosier beliefs about aging react less to stress and are less likely to develop inflammation -- both of which mean they age more slowly and are less likely to develop brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s.
By creating a social safety net of friends, you can protect yourself from depression, anxiety and physical ailments to promote a long, healthy life, says Napa Valley senior Betty Rhodes.
Betty shares ideas for rekindling joy in 2021.
Betty shares a message from Napa senior advocate Yvonne Baginski.
Senior Corner columnist Betty Rhodes on the health benefits of gratitude.
What a wonderful world this would be if we were all taught, as children, to be respectful, to be kind, gracious and use good manners.
Betty talks to Tara Blakley, a supervising staff service analyst for Comprehensive Services for Older Adults (CSOA) at Napa County Health & Human Services, to learn details about caregiver protection.
A new study suggests that berries, apples, pears and tea might help your memory.
Betty continues her exploration of the question: What makes a super-ager.
Libraries in Napa Country are able, for now, to expand services. Here are the details.
Betty continues her exploration of the question: What makes a super-ager.
People who enjoy healthy longevity share certain habits and lifestyles including exercising, eating vegetables and having a purpose in life.
People who enjoy healthy longevity share certain habits and lifestyles including exercising, eating vegetables and having a purpose in life.
Betty chats about a variety of subjects while healing a injured knee.
Meet chef and farmer Sarah Goff who is teaching online classes on healthy habits.
Meet chef and farmer Sarah Goff who is teaching online classes on healthy habits.
Try some of these ideas to chase away the blues.
In addition to keeping your body fit, it looks like exercise can also help your mind, including your memory.
Commentary: Betty Rhodes said after six months of isolation, because of COVID-19, it's possible to fall into depression. Fight it by doing things that make you feel good and smile.
Betty takes a look at tactics to overcome the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic.