by Courtney Boatin | Oct 16, 2024 | Senior Health
The holidays seem to arrive earlier every year and with the season comes stress. According to the American Psychological Association article, “Even a joyous holiday season can cause stress for most Americans,” a 2023 APA/Harris Poll revealed that during the holidays...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 13, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Stress effects on seniors are physical and mental and they are not alone. According to the American Psychological Association report, “Stress in America 2023: A Nation Recovering from Collective Trauma” the stress from the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with ongoing...
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 13, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Getting older may seem like a ticket to an easier lifestyle but one aspect should not be forgotten: exercise. Getting regular, age-appropriate exercise can mean the difference between a long healthy life and one that is fraught with illness and incapacitation....
by Courtney Boatin | Jul 10, 2024 | Senior Health
One of the many health threats seniors face is that of type 2 diabetes and the dangers it poses. While many may chalk it up as just a part of getting older, the truth is type 2 diabetes can be avoided simply by making basic lifestyle changes. Rather than wait for a...
by Courtney Boatin | Jun 10, 2024 | Senior Health
Being positive is important to a healthy mind and body but our ability to stay positive is undermined by a natural inclination toward negativity. However, understanding the benefits of positivity and the inherent hurdles to achieving it can help. Known as the...
