Physical Activities : What's Suited for Seniors Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle at any age, but it’s especially crucial for seniors. As we get older, our bodies change and we may become less active. This lack of activity can lead to health problems such as obesity and heart disease – [...]
Living Healthy and Aging Gracefully As the baby boomer generation enters their 60s, 70s and 80s, more individuals are expected to live longer. It is important for these individuals to stay healthy both physically and mentally as they age in place. Living healthily and aging gracefully can mean different things for different people. For some [...]
Downsizing in Retirement: What to Consider Before Making a Decision As we head into a new year, it's often a time for reflection, a fresh start, and new decisions. This is especially true in 2022, considering all we experienced in 2020 and 2021. For example, if you're retired, maybe for the first time, you may [...]
The Five Pillars of Healthy Aging There are many misconceptions about what it means to age. Some think that aging is a process in which you become weaker and less independent; some even believe that aging will lead to death. The truth, however, is much more positive than the myths surrounding it. With good health [...]
Common Health Issues Among Seniors You Should be Aware Of At this point in life, you are probably at the age where your parents or grandparents are starting to show signs of aging. You may be noticing some changes in their personality and behavior that make them seem just a little bit off from who [...]
Life After Retirement: Tips for Keeping your Mind and Body Fit While the idea of retirement is both appealing and terrifying, it's also a reality for many. The good news is that you don't have to stop being active once you retire; in fact, staying healthy -- mentally and physically -- after retirement can be [...]
Tips To Stay Financially Secure In Our Senior Years Aging is a blessing, but it's also a time of many changes. One of the most common concerns during this stage is financial security. In the twilight years of our lives, many people find themselves living on a fixed income with fewer assets than they had [...]
In the United States, independence is a value that we cherish. We are independent people who want to do things on our own and not have to rely on anyone else for anything. But what happens when you can't be as independent as you used to be? What do you do if your mobility is [...]
12 Conversation Topics that will Bring Laughter and Joy to Seniors We all know that our elders are a generation who have seen and experienced a lot. They are typically wise, well-spoken individuals with so much to share. As we walk through the mall, or listen to them at church on Sunday morning, it is [...]
For older adults, sometimes the house they’ve lived in for years becomes too much...too much upkeep, too big, too many stairs, or even too many memories…This is the point where many older adults make the difficult decision to move to something smaller, and easier to keep up with, like an apartment. Moving from a [...]
