Everyday practical exercises without a gym membership
Social Interactions Promote Emotional and Physical Health
When the Beatles wrote the song “With A Little Help From My Friends,” they probably were not thinking about the benefits of social activities for seniors. Although it’s true that we are more likely to thrive throughout all stages of life when we have good friends by...
Immunizations: What Seniors Should Know
As the summer begins to wane, marketing materials promoting the flu shot for seniors seem to be everywhere. And with flu season right around the corner, it makes perfect sense: doctors and pharmacists want to make sure that seniors are protected every winter since the...
Seniors, Insomnia and Falls
It’s hard to overstate the important role that sleep plays in all of our lives. Sleep can dictate how fast or slow our metabolism functions, aid in helping us lose weight, boost cognitive function and even raise our blood pressure and increase our risk of heart...
Be A Better You: Get Engaged in Your Finances
When it comes to thinking about personal finances, most people simply don’t want to think about it at all. A 2015 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey found that only 40 percent of American adults “have a budget and keep close track of their spending.” That means that...
In Your Own Words: What Independence Means To Me
When it comes to aging and independence, many people have misconceptions about how the two can co-exist. And while some may think that aging is synonymous with being homebound and curmudgeonly, the truth of the matter is that more often than not, seniors are out in...
