Navigating memory care is difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, families are often at a loss for ways to manage and move forward. Many...
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Is It Time to Quit Driving? 6 Questions To Help Decide
It’s one of the most difficult decisions for older adults and for many, it's one they’d rather avoid: When should I quit driving? Driving is not only a practical need for seniors...
6 of the Best Gifts for Seniors in 2024
It’s that time again … time to shop and find the perfect gifts for seniors and everyone on your list. Before stressing out about what to get mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa,...
Senior Stress: 5 Tips to Make the Holidays Less Stressful
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...
Bad Stress, it’s Effects on Seniors, and 4 Tips to Manage it
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...
6 Exercise Benefits and Tips for Seniors
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...
Expert Advice for Avoiding Type 2 Diabetes
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...
Positivity: How it Might Be the Key to a Better Life
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...
6 Top Tech Tips to Keep Seniors Connected and Safe
Staying connected is essential to aging well, but it can also be a daunting undertaking for seniors who aren’t tech-savvy. Smartphones, Zoom calls, passwords, scams and identity...
5 Ways to Boost Mental Health in Seniors
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to better understand and protect mental health in seniors and their wellbeing. Seniors have many threats that can undermine...
How to Maximize Nutrition and Keep Weight in Check
Eating well and maintaining a healthy weight may seem mutually exclusive. Whether you want to lose weight or gain a few pounds, the choices at the grocery store can pose a...
Tips for Staying Active, Healthy and Safe All Winter Long
Winter can make staying healthy, active and safe a real challenge for seniors, but a little diligence can pay off. Rather than hunkering down and waiting for spring, take these...
