Why Do We Feel Different When the Seasons Change?
There is something about fall that seems to make almost everyone happy. The leaves begin to change. The mornings get crisp and cool. Sweaters come out of the closet. Football is on TV. Pumpkin-flavored everything appears overnight. We start thinking about cozy evenings, family gatherings and the holidays just around the corner. For many people, […]
How Lifelong Learning Supports Healthy Aging
Summer is over and students have gone back to school for the year. But learning doesn’t have to end when you graduate from high school or college. Whether you’re studying a new language, exploring watercolor painting, taking an online history course or mastering a musical instrument, lifelong learning offers benefits that extend far beyond personal […]
This May Be the Closest Thing We Have to a Fountain of Youth
If there were a pill that could improve strength, boost energy, support heart health, strengthen bones, sharpen the mind, improve mood, reduce fall risk, and help maintain independence as we age, would you take it? Guessing you answered ‘yes’, and that miracle prescription already exists…it’s called EXERCISE! Did you just release a sigh of disappointment […]
You’re Never Too Old to Learn a New Language. Why More Seniors Are Saying “Hola,” “Bonjour,” and “Ciao”
Retirement often brings something many people haven’t had in years: time to explore new interests. For some older adults, that means traveling, volunteering, taking up a hobby, or reconnecting with their family heritage. Among all those possibilities, learning a new language has become a popular trend with seniors who now have time to invest in […]
Decluttering for Peace of Mind: Tips for Simplifying Your Life
As the new year begins, many of us feel a renewed sense of motivation to create calm, order and clarity in our lives. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, decluttering can be very appealing and especially as a New Year’s resolution. For older adults, this can be an especially meaningful activity. Over the […]
How to Maintain Relationships When You’re a Caregiver
Taking on the role of caregiver for a spouse or aging parent can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Many people who find themselves in this position struggle to maintain a balance between caring for a loved one and nurturing their personal relationships. It’s easy to understand why. From managing physician appointments to assisting with personal […]
Time-Saving Tips for Family Caregivers
Are you a family caregiver who is struggling to juggle all your responsibilities? These time-saving tips might be of interest. Being a family caregiver for a senior loved one can be both rewarding and exhausting. It isn’t easy juggling the health and wellness of an older adult with all the responsibilities in your own life. […]
The Top Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Does it seem to you like more people in your life have become caregivers for a senior loved one in recent years? You’d be right. According to the Caregiver Action Network, more than 65 million adults provide care to an aging, disabled or chronically ill loved one in the United States. That translates to 29% […]
Eating Right for Better Brain Health
Most people know that eating a well-balanced diet is important to maintain overall health and fitness. Interestingly, what you eat can also affect your memory and cognitive function. Healthy eating can not only reduce your risk for diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, but it can also aid in maintaining and even improving your memory, it […]
The Best Ways to Improve Mental Health Among Seniors UPDATED
While it’s normal to feel down from time to time, when seniors are home alone, isolated and lonely, more serious conditions like depression can become common. Depression is much more than feeling sad or blue; it’s a medical condition that can have serious physical effects on your overall health. Aging and Mental Health According to […]