The Senior Citizen’s Guide to Indianapolis
The state of Indiana is home to a wide array of indoor and outdoor attractions throughout its 92 counties and there are a variety of ways for seniors to stay active and engaged in the world around them. Indianapolis, our state capital, is the largest city in the state, so it’s no surprise that there […]
The Danger Summer Can Pose to Seniors
Summer is the time of year lots of people look forward to most, when we’re able to get outside and enjoy the warmth, sunshine and longer days with family and friends. However, all that fun in the sun can lead to some serious health issues, especially for the elderly. Extreme summer heat actually causes thousands […]
The Best Senior Workouts
Exercise has long been known as one of the most important keys to healthy aging. Seniors who are physically active on a daily basis enjoy less aches and pains, more energy, better mobility, boosted moods and even improved memory. In fact, exercise has been shown to even reverse some of the signs and symptoms of […]
Coloring Books: They Aren’t Just for Kids Anymore!
For years, coloring was considered a child-only activity; a great way to keep the little ones occupied and quiet for a short time. However, in more recent years, adult coloring books have entered the market and started a new craze of sorts. No longer associated only with kids, coloring has been shown to have many […]
It’s Time for the Indianapolis 500!
2016 marks the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, which takes place over Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 29th at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This event is known as “the Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” and thousands upon thousands of racing fans flock to Indianapolis to fill the stands each year to watch drivers race […]
Interesting Memorial Day Facts
For many years now, Memorial Day has been thought of as the unofficial start of the summer season. Around the country, people throw parties, host cookouts and open their pools to welcome in the warmer weather, and there are usually city festivals, parades and other events to celebrate the long weekend, too. Plus, you can’t […]
How Relationships Aid in Healthy Aging
Positive emotions can have a large impact on your overall health. Feeling happy and joyful can actually reduce your stress levels by causing physical differences in your heart rhythm patterns; when you are angry or anxious, for example, your heartbeat can become more erratic and affect your ability to think clearly and even drain your […]
Fun Spring Activities for Seniors
Spring is the season of rebirth. After a long, chilly winter the birds are singing again, flowers are reaching full bloom, and leaves are bright and green. It’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and try some new activities. No matter your age, there are plenty of ways to stay active, […]
5 Reasons Seniors Need Pets
This week is National Pet Week®, which has been observed the first full week in May every year since 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). It’s estimated that there are 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats owned by people in the United States, with over 79 million households owning a pet of […]
How to Celebrate Earth Day 2016
Every year on April 22nd we celebrate Earth Day. What began as a political movement in 1970 where Americans took to the streets all across the country to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment has now turned into the largest secular observance in the world, celebrated by over a billion people in over 192 countries. […]