by Courtney Boatin | Oct 13, 2025 | Senior Health
As we age, it’s essential to stay on top of physical changes to remain independent. That’s where vision and hearing screenings come in. While getting exercise and eating right are key to overall health, two areas — sight and hearing — can be overlooked, leading...
by Courtney Boatin | Sep 23, 2025 | Senior Health
The loss of muscle mass or “sarcopenia” is a natural part of aging, which, according to the health.harvard.edu article, “A Guide to Combatting Sarcopenia and Preserving Muscle Mass As You Get Older,” begins around age 30 and depletes muscle mass 3% to 5% each decade....
by Courtney Boatin | Aug 19, 2025 | Senior Health
Water is fundamental to human health, just as it is to all living organisms. According to the usgs.gov article, “The Water in You: Water and the Human Body,” as much as 60% of the human body is water overall, while the lungs are 83% water, muscles and kidneys 79%, the...
by Courtney Boatin | Jun 13, 2025 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
One of the most vexing aspects of aging is inflammation and the aches and pains it causes. While there are many reasons for inflammation to occur, there are also a variety of ways to minimize it, including through a diet focused on colorful, inflammation-fighting...
by Courtney Boatin | Apr 20, 2025 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
Aging has plenty of challenges, and for many seniors, joint health is among the most prevalent. While minimizing the use of painful joints may seem like the logical path, the best way to relieve joint pain is to exercise and make other lifestyle changes to enhance...
by Courtney Boatin | Feb 19, 2025 | Senior Health
According to the ncoa.org article, “Get the Facts on Healthy Aging,” seniors have more chronic conditions than other age groups with 95% having at least one and almost 80% having two or more. Among the most common are hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and...
