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No Author — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:54:00 CDT

Jane Clarke loves old vintage clothing and Denise Thomas loves old people and they�ve both built their Austin based businesses around these passions. �The first time I walked into Amelia�s, I felt like I was entering another time and place�, a period when people dressed with a real sense of pride.� said Denise Thomas, owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Austin. The thought of bringing our ladies, who are now in their 70�s and 80�s, for a tour was very exciting and immediately I started the preparations to make it an unforgettable day.

Medical Studies Confirm Ballroom Dancing Keeps Elderly Fit, Alert and Happy

No Author — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:07:00 CDT

A medical study of elderly men and women over age 75 concludes what ballroom dance fans have always known - their favorite activity is great for health and happiness. The complexity and moving with the music lower the risk of dementia, the researchers say.

Being Physically Active in Leisure Time Leads to Being Biologically Younger

No Author — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:10:00 CDT

Jan. 29, 2008 - Individuals who are physically active during their leisure time appear to be biologically younger than those with sedentary lifestyles, according to a report in the January 28 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. It has been established that regular exercisers have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, obesity and osteoporosis.