The Best Medicine is Being Active and Fit!
Being active and fit as we get older is a key factor in our overall happiness and wellness. It not only keeps our bodies in shape, but it keeps our mind active as well. One of the biggest myths is...
Health and Nutrition
Osteoporosis Day 2016
World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on every October 20th to raise the global awareness of Osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease. This disease causes bones to become fragile, weak and porous that can easily lead to fractures. Women are more prone...
OMG! I CAN’T FIND MY KEYS
It may be hard to know the difference between age-related changes and the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease. For example, if the person was never good at balancing a checkbook, struggling with this task is probably not a warning sign....
Hearing Awareness Week
During this second week of October, which happens to be Hearing Awareness Week, we are here to remind you to get your annual hearing test. As we age it is so important to keep these standing appointments because the loss...
Happy Falls Prevention Day 2016!
The 9th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on Sept. 22, 2016 the first day of fall. The event raises awareness about how to prevent fall-related injuries among older adults. The theme of this year’s event is Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent...
Remodeling tips for modern multi-generational families
Parents, grandparents and children all living happily together under one roof — it’s an iconic American image you may associate with “the good old days.” In reality, more Americans are now living in multi-generational households than at any time in...
Helping Older Adults to Prevent Falls
Unfortunately, millions of adults aged 65 and older fall every year. These falls usually cause serious injuries such as fractures and trauma which may make it hard for them to move independently. Plus, the increasing number of fatal and non-fatal...
Organizations Helping Family Caregivers
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC): The Alliance is a not-for-profit coalition of national organizations focused on family caregiving. The web site has searchable databases of articles and guides for caregivers. Caregiver Action Network (CAN): CAN provides information and...
Tips For Keeping Elders Cool
Prevent a heat-related emergency by keeping a loved one cool, watching for signs of heat stress and following these tips for dealing with hot weather. Wear cool clothing: See that the person is dressed in light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, preferably...
Independence Day
On the 4th, we Americans celebrate our independence in big ways and small ways-with family barbeques, picnics, fireworks, music or quietly savoring the joys of the freedoms in our lives. Especially for our seniors, the concept of living independently to...