Keeping Warm in the Winter Months

Keeping Warm in the Winter Months

Keeping Warm in the Winter Months  One of my elementary school teachers used to say, “There is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices!” whenever we complained about being cold outside. Back then, I never thought about correcting Mrs. Roberts....
Keeping Cool in Summer

Keeping Cool in Summer

When it’s hot outside, older adults need to take special precautions to stay cool and avoid overheating. As we age, our bodies can’t deal with the heat as well as when we were younger. This can be due to lower sweat levels, medications that cause heat intolerance, and...
How to limit social isolation for aging adults

How to limit social isolation for aging adults

This article shares why social isolation is unhealthy for aging adults and 7 ways to avoid social isolation. As humans, we thrive in community. It can come together in a group of family, neighbors, volunteers, or sport teams but the reason we gather often doesn’t...