It can be tough to find the perfect gift for dad, which is why we created this Father’s Day for older dads gift guide.
Grandpa’s Not So Grumpy After All!
A study performed in 2012 by the University of Warwick in England found that happiness actually increases with age. The researchers measured the quality of life of more than 10,000 people in the United States and the United Kingdom using eight different factors. They...
How to Handle A Stubborn Parent
Experiencing a parent-child role reversal in your later years can be confusing, complicated and frustrating. It can be a blow to a parent’s ego to have to have their child take care of them–instead of seeing it as a necessary part of the process, they see it as...
Cooking Up Stronger Bones
From the time that you were a child, you’ve probably been told that it’s good to have strong healthy bones. Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones weak and fragile and unfortunately, it affects us as we age. Often times osteoporosis can go undetected until...
The Impact of Exercise on Alzheimer’s Disease
A group of seven researchers from The University of Washington’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center found that “regular exercise is associated with a delay in onset of dementia and Alzheimer disease, further supporting its value for elderly persons.” Over 1500 people...
Everyday Dangers in Your Bathroom
It’s a reality that 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will need help with their activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing). Declining health can present physical limitations that make everyday movements risky for senior citizens....
