You only have two minutes to evacuate your home in the event of a house fire. That’s why removing fire hazards in the home and creating a fire emergency plan is essential to maintaining your safety as you age in place.
How to Combat Vitamin D Deficiency This Winter
Vitamin D deficiency is an incredibly common problem for most Americans, especially seniors. Many members of the Greatest Generation felt the effects of Vitamin D deficiency, which has been linked to childhood wellness issues like rickets, a debilitating bone disease....
Work It Out in the Pool
As we age, it becomes ever more important that we maintain a regular exercise routine. But the reality is, as we age, we also become more susceptible to injury and chronic discomfort due to our regular exercise routine. It’s kind of a Catch-22. The wear-and-tear of...
Shed Holiday Weight With These 5 Healthy Tips
The holidays are over, the decorations put away, and the New Year is here. Unfortunately, along with presents and good cheer, the holiday season has also left you with a few more pounds than you care to admit. Sound familiar? Holiday weight gain, which research has...
Uncommon Ways to Treat a Heart Attack
Heart disease is a real killer. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women, resulting in 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States each year. But heart disease can be debilitating and limiting to survivors, as well. The Centers for Disease Control estimates...
