Summer Health & Fitness Tips for Seniors As an active, aging adult, maintaining your health and fitness routine is essential
What To Do When COPD Gets Worse During The Winter
As the weather gets colder and winter settles in, it’s not always the cold that has a negative effect on our bodies. Some people actually see more health repercussions from turning UP the heat while indoors. Anyone living with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary...
Switching Doctors Once You Turn 65
Turning 65 is a milestone birthday that comes with many new changes–and that’s not necessarily a bad thing! You have more options available to you: you can now choose to retire, be covered by Medicare and collect Social Security benefits. But something else you...
Elderly Alcohol Abuse: What You Need to Know
Alcohol dates back to Ancient Greece, who used wine as part of religious rituals. Although the Greeks imbibed regularly, they also had strict rules encouraging moderate drinking. Fast-forward to the 21st century and you’ll still find wine used in religious rituals,...
Easing the Transition Home After A Hospital Visit
Seniors who have spent time in the hospital, whether due to an injury after a fall or a planned surgery, can have trouble making the hospital to home transition, especially if they live alone. Issues that arise can range from navigating a home that is not ideal for...
Maintaining Healthy Lungs As You Age
Amid various health concerns that typically affect seniors, such as heart disease, dementia and diabetes, our lungs are often overlooked – despite the fact that healthy lungs are essential to our survival. From bronchitis to lung cancer, there are numerous diseases...
