It’s common for routine fitness exercises to cause your body to experience a weight loss plateau. Here are some fitness tips to work through it.
Senior Triathlons
Everyday, we’re rewriting the book on how seniors are supposed to behave. As Americans live longer, healthier and more active lives, the stereotype of the knitting granny in a rocker is becoming less relevant all the time. In fact, for many, retirement offers the...
The Amazing Power of Pumpkins
Tis the season, of the pumpkin! Now that fall is here you can’t go a day without running into pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin butter, pumpkin beer – and the list goes on. Why? Because pumpkin is delicious! This vibrant gourd is the...
Is Elder Abuse a National Crisis?
When you place the care of your loved one in the hands of others, you invest a tremendous amount of trust in the promise that this care will be administered with compassion, kindness and attentiveness. You have a right to this trust. The health and well-being of an...
Exercise Your Brain: Tips For Staying Sharp As You Age
Memory loss and decreasing mental cognition is a serious concern for seniors. As many as 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, which is the most prevalent form of dementia. Scientist haven’t yet discovered the cause (nor cure) of Alzheimer’s, which attacks the...
What to Do if Your Parent Has a Stroke
As the primary caregiver to an aging parent, you know that you must be ready to act immediately in the event of an emergency. This is especially true when dealing with a stroke, where every second counts. According to a recent article by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the optimal...
