Parkinson’s Disease…What You Need to Know
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, so for the next several paragraphs, that is what I am going to do. I am going to do my best to make you more aware of Parkinson’s Disease: what it is, the various…
Earth Day and You
The ‘official’ description of Earth Day is a day set aside to demonstrate and declare your support for environmental protection and preservation. April 22nd is the day set aside each year for this purpose, but just like Mother’s Day isn’t…
Tips to Care for Aging Skin
If you’re getting older, you may notice that you’re bruising more easily, that bruises and cuts don’t heal as quickly as they used to, and that your skin seems thinner overall. There’s a reason for this. The reason is that…
The Significance of Socialization
As a species, humans are so eager to communicate with one another that, for thousands of years, we’ve been inventing and improving upon ever more ways to do it, from cuneiform and clay tablets, to parchment, pen and paper, to…
The Cost of Staying Healthy
According to a report put out by Georgetown University (Prescription Drugs | Health Policy Institute | Georgetown University) seventy-five percent of people in the fifty to sixty-four year-old age range and ninety-one percent of people over the age of eighty…
Seniors Caring for Seniors
Americans provide 37 billion hours* of informal (unpaid) care each year for spouses, parents, siblings, and even sometimes friends with chronic health conditions that prevent them from performing the usual activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance, endangering their independence….
Nutrition for Heart and Brain Health
Many people ask if “brain foods” alone can prevent, and even cure, Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. The answer to that is currently “no.” However, multiple studies show that certain foods have significant benefits when it comes to…
Food and Cooking Safety at Home
For many of us, particularly as we get older, preparing and cooking food are activities we’ve done for so long that they’ve become automatic. Today, however, food growth, processing, packaging, and distribution takes place far away from the tables…
Older Americans Month 2021
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties….
How to Get Started With Chair Yoga
Seniors often struggle to find the right type of exercise that’s easy on the joints and not too rigorous. Low-impact exercise is essential for seniors to stay in good health – as well as get other benefits. However, other…