Healthy Habits for a Happier You – Age Safe® Live Well.
A healthier you doesn’t just mean a fitter, stronger body. It also means smiling more, stressing less and being thankful for what you have. So while we’re HUGE fans of meal planning and scheduling time for exercise, we also believe that healthy habits extend beyond numbers on a scale. Here are 6 healthy […]
Starting a Walking Club for Older Adults
Looking for a fun, free way to keep older adults active and connected? Starting a walking club offers physical, emotional, and social benefits—from boosting heart health to reducing loneliness. This post shares insights from the Go4Life Walking Clubs Toolkit, with expert tips for organizing a safe, motivating, and sustainable club in your community.
Caregivers and Exercise – Take Time for Yourself
Are you a caregiver providing support for a spouse, friend, or relative? As we say in the Family Caregiver ESSENTIALS™ course, taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Even though it can be a challenge, take sure you are making time for yourself, eating healthy […]
Older Americans Month 2018 – Engage at Every Age
Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s observance of Older American’s Month. For 55 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been observed to recognize older Americans and their contributions to our communities. May offers opportunity to hear from, support, and celebrate our nation’s elders. […]
February is Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, it is largely preventable and there are many things people can do to reduce their risk, such as being more active. Research shows that physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, even for those at high genetic risk. […]
Caregiving: Taking Care of You is Rule #1
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Approximately 43.5 million caregivers have provided unpaid care to an adult or child in the last 12 months. [National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP). About 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. The cumulative financial impact of […]
World Kindness Day – Make the World a Better Place
Want to make the world a better place? Being kind is the first step. We think everyday should be World Kindness Day but November 13th is the official date. World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries, including Canada, Japan, Australia, Nigeria and United […]