The Many Benefits of Tai Chi
According to studies, tai chi improves balance and provides many other health benefits, especially for the elderly.
The Best and Worst Foods for Managing Gout
The way you eat impacts so many aspects of your health. A nutritious diet is one of the keys to a long and healthy...
4 Affordable Alternatives to Assisted Living
It’s common for independent living to become difficult with age. This is true for various reasons; the loss of a...
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Hip Surgery
Written by Brandon Leonard, MA and Adam Bitterman, DO Hip fractures often require surgical intervention. There are a...
Fitness Tips to Combat Muscle Loss as You Age
Did you ever get the feeling that you might be shrinking? Your shoulders aren’t as wide as they once were. Last time...
Baby Boomers and Caregivers: What You Need to Know
Of the 42.1 million American adults who are currently serving as caregivers for loved ones, 14 percent provide care...
Brain-Boosting Foods
Physical ailments and health problems are very common for aging seniors, but one of the most distressing conditions is...
The Effects of Stress on Your Health
For many years, stress helped to keep humans alive. Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers...
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...
Being Aware of Risk Factors For the Elderly
For those caring for the elderly, it is important to be aware of the major fall risk factors. Nearly 40% of seniors...
Get A Workout Without Even Realizing It
We’re only given one body in this lifetime and it’s our responsibility to take care of it. For seniors, it’s...
