National Senior Citizens Day is August 21, but how much do you know about this holiday? We’ll explain the history behind it and how you can celebrate with your loved ones.
Brain-Boosting Foods
Physical ailments and health problems are very common for aging seniors, but one of the most distressing conditions is dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Stripping seniors of what is most valuable – their memories, Alzheimer’s is a heart wrenching ordeal for the...
Marketing to Baby Boomers: What You Need to Know
Baby Boomers are changing the marketing game.The marketing world is quickly learning that the messaging that may have worked for The Greatest Generation, won’t work for the Baby Boomers. They are proving to be the most savvy audience the retirement industry has seen...
New Laws to Help Family Caregivers
Most adults will become family care givers at some point in their lives. In fact, an AARP study finds that nearly two-thirds of American workers between the ages of 45 and 74 have some care giving responsibilities for an adult relative. When it comes time to care for...
The Effects of Stress on Your Health
For many years, stress helped to keep humans alive. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers the “fight or flight” response. This came in handy years ago when animals and predators were threatening our very existence. While that’s not typically...
Senior Malnutrition: How to Feed a Poor Appetite
Written With Guest Blogger and Nutritionist, Robin Amylon As we age, several physiological and perceptual changes can lead to decreased appetite in the elderly. Seniors generally need fewer calories due to a lower metabolic rate and decrease in muscle mass and...
