Happy Veterans Day 2016
Veterans Day is held every year on November 11, no matter what day of the week it falls on. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which is held in May and honors the nation’s fallen veterans, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the […]
Building Relationships in Your Later Years
Making friends and building relationships as a child and young adult was fairly simple. You had opportunities to meet new people at school and through extracurricular activities, and then later in the workplace. As you raised your family, you met other parents and neighbors as your children all played and grew up together. However, as […]
Fall in Indiana: Top Fall Foliage Destinations
Fall is an amazing time of year in the Hoosier State. As the air cools down, we start digging out comfortable sweaters and favorite flannels from the depths of ours closets, ready to relax with some hot cider or pumpkin-flavored treats. The fall colors in Indiana are truly a sight to behold. Dazzling crimsons, sparkling […]
The Benefits of Social Activities for Seniors
Social wellness is one of the eight dimensions of wellness, and maintaining healthy relationships as you age has a significant impact all the other dimensions. Socially active seniors are more physically fit and suffer less falls, plus they have better cognitive function and feel better emotionally. In fact, seniors who continue to build relationships […]
How to Reduce Lower Back Pain with Exercise
As we age, our bodies start to go through some physical changes. We lose muscle mass and flexibility, and some of us start to deal with pain from certain chronic conditions, such as osteoporosis or arthritis. One of the most common ailments older adults suffer from is lower back pain, and this is due to […]
The 2016 Indiana State Fair
Each August, the Indiana State Fair takes place for 17 days at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Next to the Indy 500, it’s one of the top events in the area, dating all the way back to 1852 when the first fair was held. 2016 marks an exciting and momentous year for the state […]
Why Walking is Beneficial for Seniors
Long ago, walking was basically the only form of transportation humans had. Going from one place to the next meant using our own two feet to get there, but luckily, our bodies are designed for walking. As time passed, we found new ways to get around a bit more quickly, from horses and bicycles to […]
Famous Centenarians
It’s no secret that today, more and more people are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, the group of people living to 100 years old, known as centenarians, is the fastest growing portion of the population! The U.S. Census Bureau put out a special report back in 2010 that revealed there were over 53,000 centenarians […]
When is it Time to Stop Driving?
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that as of 2014, there were more than 24.4 million licensed drivers aged 70 or older. Compared with younger drivers, these elderly drivers are more likely to be involved in certain types of accidents, especially collisions at intersections or from failing to yield to the right-of-way. The […]
5 Reasons to Join a Senior Fitness Program
While most people are well aware of the risks surrounding living a sedentary lifestyle, it’s not uncommon for seniors to believe that adding physical activities into their weekly schedules just isn’t possible. In fact one recent study suggests that approximately 67 percent of people aged 65 or older are inactive for over eight hours each […]