Senior Housing Options for Couples Considering where to live is one of the biggest decisions couples make together. Many senior couples reach a point in their lives when it’s time to think about housing options such as retirement communities. Some couples decide to move from their homes to a place free from household maintenance and…
Read MoreWhat are the Four Stroke Warning Signs?
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. As one of the top leading causes of death and disability in the United States, learning the warning signs of a stroke can be life-saving in an emergency situation. Early intervention and treatment at the onset of a stroke makes a huge difference in recovery and can improve your…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Technology for Seniors
With technology advancing at such a rapid rate, it can be a challenge for some older adults to keep up with the pace. However, a recent study from the Pew Research Center shows that more and more seniors are catching up, especially when it comes to the internet. Internet use among seniors has risen steadily…
Read MoreIs Osteoarthritis a Part of Aging?
John H. Schumann, M.D. shares about this wearing down of cartilage at the joints and how to prevent it.
Read MoreSymptoms and Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
The Parkinson’s Stages Parkinson’s disease is a slowly developing neurological disorder that affects the body. It is classified as a “movement disorder” because it changes your brain’s ability to control parts of your body at will. Other movement disorders include cerebral palsy and Tourette syndrome. When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, the recognizable symptoms…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
Your heart is an amazing organ. It beats 100,000 times a day. It pumps 1.5 gallons of blood every minute through 60,000 miles of blood vessels. This organ does a lot for us throughout our lives – it deserves to be cared for with kindness. That means doing whatever you can in your day-to-day to…
Read More5 Reasons to Join a Senior Fitness Program
The weather outside is cooler and the sky is usually gray. Your body is feeling it, too. Your bones and joints ache, and you often feel groggy and fatigued. Do you know what can give you a boost and keep you from being bored this winter? Joining a senior fitness program. Now is the perfect…
Read MoreTips for Visiting Aging Loved Ones Over the Holidays
There’s a good chance you know what it’s like to feel lonely. It’s not healthy to be isolated and alone most of the time. Multiple studies have shown the devastating effects of social isolation, especially on seniors – risk of cognitive decline, health problems, depression, and increased rates of infection and mortality. This year, make…
Read MoreHow to Stimulate Memories in Those with Dementia
Did you know that 16.1 million Americans provide unpaid care to people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia? The Alzheimer’s Association tells us that caregivers (like yourself) provide an estimated 18.4 billion hours of care to their loved ones per year. If that’s not selfless love, we don’t know what is. As you endure…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Benefits of Social Activities for Seniors
Isolation and health do not mix. You can’t be isolated from family and friends and still be healthy. That’s because social interaction plays a direct role in your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s important for all people – but especially seniors – to get out and interact with others on a daily basis. The…
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