by mg_user | Aug 22, 2017 | Health & Wellness
When the Beatles wrote the song “With A Little Help From My Friends,” they probably were not thinking about the benefits of social activities for seniors. Although it’s true that we are more likely to thrive throughout all stages of life when we have good friends by...
by mg_user | Aug 17, 2017 | Health & Wellness
As the summer begins to wane, marketing materials promoting the flu shot for seniors seem to be everywhere. And with flu season right around the corner, it makes perfect sense: doctors and pharmacists want to make sure that seniors are protected every winter since the...
by mg_user | Aug 10, 2017 | Health & Wellness
It’s hard to overstate the important role that sleep plays in all of our lives. Sleep can dictate how fast or slow our metabolism functions, aid in helping us lose weight, boost cognitive function and even raise our blood pressure and increase our risk of heart...
by mg_user | Aug 3, 2017 | Health & Wellness
When it comes to thinking about personal finances, most people simply don’t want to think about it at all. A 2015 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey found that only 40 percent of American adults “have a budget and keep close track of their spending.” That means that...
by mg_user | Jul 27, 2017 | Health & Wellness
When it comes to aging and independence, many people have misconceptions about how the two can co-exist. And while some may think that aging is synonymous with being homebound and curmudgeonly, the truth of the matter is that more often than not, seniors are out in...
by mg_user | Jul 13, 2017 | Health & Wellness
While many people would like to age as though they’ve sipped from the Fountain of Youth, the reality of aging is that different systems in the body tend to break down over time. Two of the most common ailments for aging adults are hip replacements and knee...
