Assisted living facilities are a popular option among aging seniors, but how affordable is it when compared to the cost of aging in place? The cost of assisted living may surprise you!
Core Strength: Essential to Staying Active
Use it or lose it. That’s the reality of getting older. Your ability to stay active is up to you. It can be frustrating to find that you have new physical limitations as you age. But you have a lot more control over your own capacity for exercise and recreational...
Treating Arthritis
One out of every five Americans suffers from arthritis, with the CDC anticipating a spike to 67 million affected by 2030. Senior citizens are most at risk, with arthritis being the most common chronic disease for those over 55 and the leading cause of disability.What...
Nutrition Tips for Managing Constipation
By Guest Blogger Robin Amylon Constipation is a very common complaint among older adults. 42% of individuals aged 65 and older experience constipation. This number increases to 62% in those who are older than 84 years of age. Constipation occurs when bowel movements...
Your Loved One Has Multiple Sclerosis…Now What?
According to the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most commonly occurring neurological diseases, impacting roughly 400,000 Americans. This means that hundreds of thousands of Americans are also primary caregivers to...
The Impact of Happiness on Aging
Happiness is a goal that most people strive to achieve – usually for mental well-being. However, the benefits of happiness are far reaching, with scores of recent research studies finding that mental peace or general happiness can positively affect overall health,...
