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...
Gardening: A Fun Outside Activity for Seniors

Gardening: A Fun Outside Activity for Seniors

Gardening is a great way to get outside, enjoy nature, and create beauty around you. It’s a fun, relaxing activity for older people and offers benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health. Let’s look at some of them and discuss ways to make gardening...
Fall Prevention Myths and Tips

Fall Prevention Myths and Tips

According to the National Council on Aging, or NCOA, there are common myths about older adults and falls. Below are a few of the myths offered by NCOA with added ways to avoid potential pitfalls to prevent a fall.  There are many proven facts about growing older...
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...