Learn about how loneliness affects older adults, the benefits to remaining socially engaged throughout life, and activities that help fight loneliness—regardless of age.
How To Handle an Aging Parent’s Hearing and Vision Loss
As we age, we become more susceptible to a variety of health problems, with hearing and vision loss being two of the most common conditions. Physicians often recommend regular hearing and vision screenings for older adults for this reason. These two conditions may be...
Fact or Fiction? High-Fat Foods Make You Gain Weight
The low-fat craze that became a national trend in the early 1990’s may have done all of us a great disservice. When the food industry started marketing low-fat as a weight loss must-have, they ended up having to replace fat with sugar. As studies have now...
Tips for Successfully Aging in Place
One of the most common elderly problems today is finding a way to safely age in place. According to a recent study conducted by AARP, 90 percent of seniors wish to grow older in their own homes. A big obstacle, however, in achieving that goal is a lack of help for the...
How A Strong Fitness Routine Can Help You Maintain Independence
You don’t have to compete in an Ironman to remain in good shape as you age. It is possible to incorporate fitness into your life without feeling like you have to totally change your daily routine. Making small changes to your exercise and diet can help you continue to...
The Summer Olympics: Senior-Friendly Events
2016 is a big year for many reasons: not only is it an election year, but the summer Olympics are also quickly approaching! It’s a rare time when the world comes together to watch the best athletes compete for the Olympic gold, and the 2016 Olympics are sure to be no...
