Rest important to good health From page 22 your doctor about taking calcium supplements and estrogen therapy, which is prescribed for some women during and after menopause. Also, stay active. For your bay to use calcium properly, weighi- bearing exercise is needed to stimulate bone. Unfortunately, older peopte often find it hard to fol- _ low dietary guidelines. Ideally, ja diet “should provide neces- ~ Sary. nutrients, but the “uelderly have specific problems tat make it quiet area. Studies show that mentally active people can stave off most aging-related declines in mental functions. Studies show that in the absence of disease, declines in mental function are usually small, anyway. Short- term memory and reaction time may weaken, but less than previously believed. The brain responds to enriched, challenging envi- ronments, Brain tissue is like muscle tissue, it needs to be exercised or it will lose some of its ability. Variety and chal- Jenge will keep the brain stretched. To stay hard to comply. 66 Exercise also mentally engaged, try With /aging, the “quality'/ of | sleep reading, taking adulf- education courses, - declines, . It.. takes strengthens the heart traveling or volunteer- longer to Bet to sleep — and/it’s harder to get the juices flowing: : and lungs, and keeps crossword puzzles and playing cards or other more,easily disrupted. a joints, l l gaments and , games. ° stay asleep. Sleep becomes lighter and Asa result, many ing. Do fun things to Attitude is key to ‘elderly struggle with . successful agin fatigue, poor memory tendons more flexible. 99 Do you ser | goals and poor concentration. till, troubled sleep isn’t an. inevitable. part ol ‘aging.: Many sleep problems | reflect health problems such as arthritis and depression.- ~Drugs,. alcoho!_and caffeine can hinder Sleep, too. © . Certain sleep problems require professional help, but most people can find a good night’s sleep by fol- : lowing these tips: ‘Adopt a regular sleep schedule, Go to bed and wake up atsethours; . @ Establish a soothing bedtime ritual, Relax and wind ‘down each night by reading or taking a warm bath; Exercise regularly, but not within a couple of hours “ of bedtime; 222°. i. Avoid heavy meals, alcohol and stimulants like cof- fee, tea and cola; and . Lik Block: out distractions. Sleep ina a dark, comfortable, d and accept challenges?, - Do you have close attachments and com- ‘ ; mitments to your com- munity? : These traits help keep you young. Some researchers ‘on Emotions and ‘health, believe. control and support’ stand out as predictors of aging weil. People need to fee! they have some control over the course of events in their lives. And they need a strong support system. Everyone needs to feel connected to something: family, friends and community. There’s no formula for learning optimism, but it helps to be enthusiastic and forward looking. Try to be receptive to new ideas and new people. Trust others and believe in yourself. Reprinted with permission from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Distributed by the Los Angeles Times syndicate. Froin\ page ot. Parkgate site next to the Mt. is scheduled to open late this: sum- housing, a large part of i it dealt with Seymour United Church. amer, niors’ housing. '. Roberts said the district provid- The whole issue of equiiy co- -+: In‘ recognition of the districts ed the site to Parkgate on a long- .ops has sparked province-wide "Sv aging population, council decided term lease (60 years plus a 30-year interest, he said, adding that that steps had to be taken to encour- option) for $2 million — well Canada Mortgage and Housing ., age older residents to remain inthe below market cost. Corporation is looking into provid- ateas: -! ‘As for other sites, Bostwick says ing mortgage insurance. oo, District social planner Mark - Burrardview subsidy co-op on: “You're going to see more equi- ~ Bostwick said a number of sites Deep Cove Rd. went into operation ty. co-ops. It’s happening in a num- were proposed for various types of . last summer, and Bridgeside North ber of places: Kitsilano, Surrey, social housing, one of which is the family equity co-op on St. Denis St. |. 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