Seniors and Technology
Learning new skills can lead to improved emotional and psychological health. For seniors, learning about new technologies in the world can be a great way to improve your wellbeing. While it might seem overwhelming and confusing at first, these fears can be eliminated with a simple demonstration from your tech-savvy caregiver or grandchild, and the benefits […]
Maintaining Your New Year’s Resolutions
Maintaining Your New Year’s Resolutions 2018 is approaching, and that means a chance to refresh and re-evaluate. Many people take this time to make resolutions towards changing their lives for the better. The most common types of resolutions involve losing weight, getting organized and spending less money. However, most people don’t manage to keep their […]
Visiting Aging Loved Ones During the Holidays
For many, the holidays are a happy time of comfort and cheer. It’s the season for families to enjoy spending time together and celebrating traditions the generations before us have built. If your aging loved ones are still living independently in their homes, use your holiday visit to observe how they are living and if […]
The Best Home Exercise Routines for Seniors
Fitness experts everywhere agree that getting 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis is key to a healthy lifestyle no matter your age. Getting regular physical activity keeps your heart and bones strong, improves your strength and flexibility and is a known mood-booster. For seniors, who are facing loss of muscle mass which can […]
Tops Ways to Enjoy Fall in Indianapolis
Fall has arrived in Indianapolis, and while you’re enjoying the cool, crisp air, everywhere you look you see flashes of brilliant colors. It’s a festive season full of pumpkins, cornstalks and corn mazes, fresh apples, and, of course, a ghost or goblin or two. Cities across the nation celebrate fall with a variety of activities, […]
The Best Fall Activities for Seniors
Fall is a favorite season for many, and with good reason. After a long, hot summer, the crisp air and vibrant colors are a welcoming change. Plus, it’s time for pumpkin-flavored everything! With the arrival of a new season, the opportunity to enjoy some new activities or participate in your personal favorites is here, too. […]
The Arts and Healthy Aging
Everyone has a creative side. Maybe you enjoy painting or sculpting. Or, you’ve always loved music and the poetry of the lyrics and rhythm. Perhaps you have a way with words and are trying your hand at writing a novel or biography of your life. You might spend hours tinkering away in a woodshop, knitting […]
August is Family Fun Month!
While summer may be coming to a close for the kids within the next few weeks, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy spending some quality time together. August is designated as Family Fun Month, making it the perfect time to take part in some fun family activities before the school year gets back in […]
The Best Swimming Exercises for Seniors
If you’re looking for ways to get in better shape this summer, there’s one type of exercise that offers seniors’ a wide array of health benefits: swimming. Water exercises for seniors provide an ideal way to lose some extra weight while building lean muscle and increasing overall strength. In fact, swimming is often called the […]
Fun in the Sun: The Best Summer Activities for Seniors
Enjoying time outdoors when the weather is at its finest isn’t just a pleasant experience; it offers some very real benefits to seniors. For starters, sunlight is one of the best sources of valuable vitamin D. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, which is essential for strong bones. Plus, vitamin D has also been […]