Four Reasons to Get a Residential Elevator

Many seniors find that injury, balance issues, the need to use a wheelchair or just a general decline in energy make stairs tough (if not impossible) to manage. If getting up and down stairs isn’t as easy for you as it used to be, why not make life simpler? Here are the reasons why you…

Stair Lift Guide

There comes a point in many people’s lives when they begin to find it difficult to walk up and down stairs without help. Such mobility problems can be the result of injury, illness, weakness in the legs, poor eyesight, reduced balance and a number of other conditions. If you find that it’s becoming harder and…

With Aging Comes More Creativity

The need to create—whether it’s painting, writing, dance, floral arrangement, you name it—is one of the most basic human impulses, and it doesn’t diminish with age. In fact, studies suggest that with aging comes more creativity. You’ll probably be more creative at 70 than you were at 20, so make time for an old creative…

What Seniors Can Expect from Cataract Surgery

If you have cataract surgery coming up, it’s a good idea to know what’s going to happen. Here’s our guide to what seniors can expect from cataract surgery: First of all, know that cataracts are extremely common. By age 75, about half of Americans will have cataracts. Wait, back up—what are cataracts anyway? A cataract…

Four Health Challenges of Aging

There’s no doubt about it, getting older can be a daunting prospect. However, if you’re aware of some of the common health challenges of aging and how to address them, you’re well on your way to aging more healthfully and comfortably. Weakened immune system People over the age of 65 tend to see their immune…

How to Improve Balance as You Age

Each year, about a third of seniors 65 and up suffer injuries due to loss of balance, some of which can be serious. However, slips, trips and falls don’t have to be an unavoidable part of aging. With a few handy tips, seniors can improve their balance and enhance their overall health. Practice balance exercises…

Five Common Aging Myths

If you think that aging has to be a negative thing, think again! Recent studies have shown that a positive attitude toward getting older can contribute to a longer life span and better health. Read on to learn about some common aging myths, debunked: Getting older means becoming weak, frail and/or debilitated Regular exercise can…