by mg_user | Nov 7, 2016 | Lifestyle
“The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller Each year, November 11 is set aside to honor all those who have fought to keep our country safe, and with more than 23 million veterans currently...
by mg_user | Nov 4, 2016 | Caregiver Corner
Written by guest blogger Caroline Maurer, SafeWise.com When you’re little and take a tumble at the playground, a Band-Aid makes you as good as new. But when you’re older, a minor fall can endanger your life. Over 25 percent of American adults over 65 fall each year,...
by mg_user | Nov 2, 2016 | Current Events
No matter where your political affiliations lie, it has been almost impossible to avoid news about the upcoming Presidential election. And as much as many of us would prefer to simply tune it out, the truth is that there is too much at stake, particularly for seniors,...
by mg_user | Oct 28, 2016 | Health & Wellness
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,...
by mg_user | Oct 26, 2016 | Fitness
October is Healthy Lung Month, which calls attention to the importance of keeping your lungs healthy and fit. Your lungs are an integral part of living an independent life, although they are a part of the body that we rarely think about. In fact, we often take our...
by mg_user | Oct 24, 2016 | Senior Safety
Between the leaves changing color and the temperatures cooling down, October brings with it many exciting things — one of which is Halloween! Amid all the festive decorations, creative costumes and delicious candy, however, it can be easy to forget that this...