New Fitness Trend: Playgrounds for Seniors
Playgrounds for seniors featuring low-impact exercise equipment that promote one’s balance and flexibility are slowly popping up in the United States.
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack by Dr. Jeffrey Wuhl
As a cardiologist, I’ve run into a similar problem over the years: there is much confusion about what defines a heart...
Navigating Medicare: What is Covered by Your Plan?
Medicare is government-subsidized health insurance for individuals over 65, as well as those with specific medical...
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...
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...
Recognizing Signs of Depression in a Loved One
MG Guest Blogger, Rachel Gerstein, LMSW, has dedicated her life to improving the life of seniors through her work at...
Yoga Will Keep You Young
MG Guest Blogger Rachel Goldberg is a certified Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. She currently practices in...
How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help
America is getting older, with adults 65 or older making up about 15 percent of the population. Growing older is not...
The Importance of Building Lower Back Strength
It’s not uncommon to experience back pain or back problems as we age. According to SpinalDoc.com, “in a condition...
Common Stressors for New Caregivers
Medical Guardian Guest Blogger, Dr. Katie Rickel, has helped break down the feelings commonly associated with caring...
6 Fitness Activities to Try
Exercise is important for people at any age, but there are particular benefits to exercising if you are over the age...
