by mg_user | Jan 20, 2017 | Health & Wellness
While many people think that it’s typical to develop eye problems and lose vision as you age, that can be a dangerous assumption when it comes to glaucoma. Glaucoma currently affects about 4 million Americans, many of whom are not aware they have the disease. When...
by mg_user | Jan 18, 2017 | Fitness
With so much attention focused around the importance of fitness over 50, exercise can seem more like a chore than anything else, but that doesn’t mean you have to drudge through your workouts every day. Working out can be as fun as you make it, and one way to ensure...
by mg_user | Jan 16, 2017 | Senior Safety
Radon is a type of odorless, colorless radioactive gas that forms after certain elements in soil and rocks decay. It’s a naturally occurring gas that can affect people of every age in every neighborhood. It is especially important to be aware of radon when it comes to...
by mg_user | Jan 13, 2017 | Caregiver Corner
Friday the 13th can be an ominous day for those who are superstitious. While the exact origins of Friday the 13th are unknown, historians believe that it dates back to the Middle Ages and that it’s rooted in Biblical stories. Whether or not you believe in the...
by mg_user | Jan 11, 2017 | Nutrition & Recipes
Once the cold weather sets in and the days get shorter, it’s not uncommon for your mood to reflect the bleak winter season. For some people, however, the winter blues can develop into Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that follows the seasons. It...
by mg_user | Jan 9, 2017 | Fitness
When the days get shorter and the temperature gets colder, it can be hard to find the motivation to exercise. Many of us would rather relax in front of the fireplace or T.V. during these long winter months, but exercising regularly year-round is one of the key...