by mg_user | Apr 16, 2014 | Caregiver Corner
In our latest installment in the Caregiver Resource Series we spoke to Occupational Therapist, Catherine Verrier Piersol with Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Therapists “treat injured, ill,...
by mg_user | Apr 15, 2014 | Fitness
Getting into shape may seem like a steep mountain to climb but in actuality, it could be a gently sloping hill. That is to say, you don’t need to exercise like an Olympian to stay healthy. Especially as you age, excessive or extremely vigorous exercise might actually...
by mg_user | Apr 14, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
You might be familiar with the saying, “you are what you eat,” and despite what you may think, that saying is actually not a myth. In fact, adults over the age of fifty can reap more benefits from a healthy diet than just a fit physique. Many people think that healthy...
by mg_user | Apr 11, 2014 | Lifestyle
There are many opportunities throughout life to go somewhere exceptional but often times jobs, family responsibilities, and community obligations keep you anchored to one place. The beauty of entering into retirement age is that you finally have the ability to live...
by mg_user | Apr 9, 2014 | Nutrition & Recipes
According to WebMD, Diabetes impacts roughly 26 million Americans and counting. It is one of the fastest spreading diseases among older adults and a leading cause of premature death. But it is also a disease for which your risk can be reduced if you’re willing to make...
by mg_user | Apr 4, 2014 | Caregiver Corner
Life can be exhausting. There are appointments to make and keep, bills to pay, and calendar dates to juggle. Managing the day-to-day responsibilities that come along with adulthood are only made that much harder when you become a family caregiver because the added...