The Importance of Healthy Relationships for Seniors
The Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life
We all aspire to live a long, healthy life, growing old with the ones we love, before peacefully drifting off into an eternal sleep, when we are called home. However, for many Americans, this is not the case. In reality, the average life expectancy is approximately 77 years old, which is far from what most […]
The Health Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
Keeping Your Aging Brain Active
The brain is arguably the most important organ in the human body. It controls each and every function and is responsible for all of your movements and memories, actions and reactions, feelings and emotions, and more. The functions of all other organs within your body are controlled by the brain. As the command center of […]
Becoming a Confident Caregiver
Just when you think you’ve got things all figured out, life has a tendency to throw you a curveball. You may find yourself in a steady rhythm of your day-to-day responsibilities, finding just the right balance between work and play. Or perhaps, exciting changes are taking place; you’re starting a new career, entering retirement, beginning […]
A Daily Dose of Sunshine
Do the winter months have you hibernating indoors? Are you reluctant to go outside due to the cold weather? Have the shorter days decreased the amount of time you spend outdoors? If so, you may find that you’ve noticed a change in your mood and energy levels, among other things. While this can be a […]
Setup for Success in 2024
With the fresh start and the promise of a new year, the majority of Americans have set a resolution, with the hopes of conquering a new goal in 2024. By the end of week one, twenty-three percent of those individuals will already throw in the towel, with another thirty-six percent giving up before February arrives. […]
Making Spirits Bright
For many, Christmas is a joyous time of year, filled with great laughter, merriment, and even a touch of magic. Store fronts are adorned with window displays, decorations, and eye-catching sales. Inside you can find shoppers frantically searching for the perfect gifts to give their loved ones. Calendars are overbooked with Christmas parties, to-do lists, […]
Supporting a Senior with Dementia this Holiday Season
Immune Boosting Tips for Older Adults
‘Tis the Season… for cold, flu, and all of the other wonderful germs floating around town, trying to invade your home! For some, these illnesses are a mere discomfort and inconvenience, thwarting your weekend plans and forcing you to use vacation days at work. You can expect to hunker down for the next few days, […]