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How to Keep Your Loved One Active in the Winter
Once the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it can be tempting for seniors to simply hibernate in their homes until the warmer weather reappears in spring. Although relaxing, spending countless hours in front of the fireplace or television is detrimental to...
Prepping For Your New Year Fitness Goals
As the year draws to a close, now is the time to start thinking about which New Year’s Resolutions you want to tackle. For many people, that list includes starting– and sticking to — a regular exercise routine. But since 80 percent of New Year’s...
Senior-Certified Fitness Classes
Seniors can get a bad rap, people thinking that retirees are lazy or inactive, when in reality it couldn’t be farther from the truth. The National Council on Aging in conjunction with UnitedHealthcare put together a 2015 report based on a phone survey of over 1500...
Celebrating Diversity This Holiday Season
In recent years, the holidays have become media fodder for talking about the so-called “War on Christmas,” however, what people seem to forget is that most people, regardless of their religious background, enjoy promoting feelings of merriment and joy this time of...
Tips for Surviving the Most Common Winter Illnesses
In addition to the freezing temperatures, winter also brings with it an increased risk of a variety of illnesses and medical emergencies. And since our immune system weakens with age, something that seems harmless, like common cold symptoms, can become a serious...
