Quarterly Digest
Disability and Aging
Letter from the Editor
By: Kelly Bonner

Welcome to the first edition of the Quarterly Digest on Disability and Aging. Our goal is for this Digest to become a valuable resource whether you work for individuals aging with a disability, you yourself are one, or you are the caretaker to one. We hope the information within spurs you towards living a more healthy and active life.
Inclusive Gardening
Our garden is growing. Check out our series, The Garden Club to get tips and tricks on how to start your own accessible garden.

Exercising with Parkinson's Disease
Explore how exercise can help improve the common symptoms of Parkinson's such as tremors, stiffness, and slowness of movement in addition to enhancing overall health.
Balance Training for Fall Prevention (Part 1)
Learn how to increase your knowledge of fall prevention, strategies to decrease falls, improve awareness of body position and postural alignment, and improve muscular strengthening and endurance.
The American Society on Aging will be hosting their 2019 Aging in America Conference April 15-18 in New Orleans, LA.

The 2018 Healthy Aging Summit will explore ways to keep Americans healthy as they transition into older adulthood.

July 16-17th 2018
Washington DC
The Annual Aging with Developmental Disabilities Conference was held in St. Charles, Missouri this past May.

Research Review
Tai Chi For Fall Prevention in People with Parkinson's

Given the nature of tai chi, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of tai chi on fall prevention in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson’s.

Eating Healthy Through the Lifespan
By: Carleton Rivers, RD, LD

Healthy aging is centered on eating right and staying physically active. Since nutrient requirements change as you age, it is important to know what your body needs during every stage of life. This article will guide you on making better decisions that can improve your health later in life.
Taking Care of the Caretaker.

By: National Center on Caregiving Family Caregiver Alliance

A caregiver's work is filled with many responsibilities. Be sure that, as a caregiver, you also remember to take care of yourself.

Hypertension: What the New Recommendations Mean for You
By: Kelcy Tobey
Ever wonder what those blood pressure numbers really mean? Learn about the meanings and find out what you can do to improve your numbers.