Maximizing Your Social Security Benefits

by mg_user | May 28, 2013 | Financial Planning

When it comes to retirement, it’s always nice to have options. Only 30% of Americans can count on a traditional defined benefit pension, according to the Employment Benefit Research Institute, so it’s important to plan for retirement early and to supplement that with...

Nutritious Can Also Be Delicious: Mexican Edition

by mg_user | May 24, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes

It’s hard not to love Mexican food–the spicy, cheesy, creamy or crunchy goodness with every bite can just be too good to resist! But because Mexican food is often fried or topped with cheese it contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat. According to the...

5 Essential Safety Tips for Seniors

by mg_user | May 24, 2013 | Senior Safety

The American College of Emergency Physicians recently published a study, which found that each year, 2.3 million ER visits can be attributed to falls among senior adults. According to the study, 20-30% of people who experience falls end up with moderate to severe...

6 Fitness Activities to Try

by mg_user | Apr 30, 2013 | Fitness

Exercise is important for people at any age, but there are particular benefits to exercising if you are over the age of 60. Staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and disabilities, including dementia. We’ve collected...

3 Caregiver Tips to Maintain Your Well-Being

by mg_user | Apr 30, 2013 | Caregiver Corner

Our customer service team speaks to caregivers across the country every day, and one thing is clear: growing older isn’t just hard on older adults, it’s also tough for the people who care for them on a daily basis. Caregiver stress can manifest physically if it goes...

The Many Health Benefits of Tomatoes

by mg_user | Apr 30, 2013 | Nutrition & Recipes

Tomatoes are a very overlooked everyday food. You might eat them on sandwich or in your salad, but there are many heart healthy benefits to eating tomatoes. Just one serving of ripe raw tomatoes is packed full of Vitamins A, C, K, B6, folate, potassium thiamin,...