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...
by Courtney Boatin | Dec 17, 2024 | Senior Health, Senior Tips
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 it represents freedom and independence as well. According to the Centers for...
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 | 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...
