9 Ways to Warm Up This Winter
When it comes to winter, bears get it right - all that fur and fat as natural insulation against the frigid cold. And the idea of hibernation is certainly tempting. Imagine not having to emerge from your warm, snuggly bed every morning. Imagine looking out at the...
Social Media for Seniors
Keeping in touch through Twitter and Facebook is a great way for seniors to stay connected. Find out how easy it can be to access social media sites. Carolyn Gillman never had much use for Twitter until after she retired last year from her job as an Illinois state...
10 Amazing Benefits of Exercise
If you want to lose weight and keep it off, you know that exercise should be an essential part of your routine. But the benefits of physical activity go far beyond just physical fitness. Increasingly, more and more research is showing that working out regularly can...
Spend Two Hours a Week in Nature to Boost Your Health and Well-Being
If you’ve ever felt the call of the wild, you now have a permanent excuse to answer it. New research led by the University of Exeter in England and published in Scientific Reports on June 13, 2019, has found that people who spend just two hours a week in natural...
Coping Advice for Caregivers
Watching a loved one in pain can leave you feeling helpless and stressed. Read how hospice offers pain management for patients and coping advice for caregivers. Walter Michaelson, 60, hadn't been feeling well for a few months. As time wore on and doctors worked to...
The 15 Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors
People in America today can expect to live longer than ever before. Once you make it to 65, the data suggest that you can live another 19.3 years, on average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For many, then, senior living includes...
10 Easy Ways Seniors Can Boost Their Mental Health and Well-Being
A challenged brain is a happy brain. So when the kids are grown and you’ve retired from your job, you could find yourself struggling a bit to stay busy and engaged, and you might feel depressed. You wouldn’t be alone. The National Alliance on Mental Illness says that...
Seniors’ Well-Being May Get a Boost From Green Spaces
Green spaces in cities benefit residents of all ages. Now, British researchers say, they may also boost older people's mental well-being. "We found that older participants experienced beneficial effects of green space whilst walking between busy built urban...
The Healing Power of Friendship Grows With Age
Having a few good friends — or many — has always been golden. And as you age, those friendships may become even more important. If you're in your sixties or beyond, friendships aren't just the social glue and glitz of life: As you get older, good friendships can...
The Aging Parent Driving Dilemma
Warning signs that your parent is too old to drive: Driving for most of us represents freedom, independence and control and allows us to go where we want to and have the experiences we would like to have. But driving is a sophisticated skill which required complex...