Make Waves in the Pool This Summer

This summer you’ll want to find the closest body of water, not just because it will be refreshing in the humid air, but because swimming is the ideal workout for the elderly. Swimming presents little risk of injury and is low impact while still working out all of the muscle groups in your body. Here…

Benefits of Reading for Seniors

Reading has always been a way of enriching your mind and escaping from the monotony of everyday life—seniors can benefit a lot by adding a few more books to their monthly rotation. There are multiple benefits that reading has on seniors: Entertainment The most important reason anyone reads is to be entertained—reading lets you discover…

Financial Issues Seniors Face

Adjusting to life as a senior citizen can be tricky and it definitely comes with challenges. Your health is likely not what it used to be and many seniors are transitioning into retirement. Aging is often a big adjustment, especially when it comes to finances. There are several different financial issues that many seniors face.…

Common Senior Citizen Illnesses

Seniors are living longer and longer thanks to modern medicine. As seniors age, it’s not uncommon to develop any of a range of chronic conditions or illnesses. If a senior is suffering from any of these ailments, it’s important to get a diagnosis and proper treatment. Seniors tend to be more vulnerable to certain conditions…

Handling the Heat as a Senior Citizen

Temperatures are rising, and many of us are eager to get outside and start soaking up the sun. Although a bit of Vitamin D is encouraged, excessive heat exposure can be a major threat to senior citizens and result in severe health issues. A study at University of Chicago Medical Center found that 40% of…

Understanding UTI’s in Senior Citizens

A urinary tract infection, (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system, typically involving the lower urinary tract. UTI’s are can be pretty painful, and when left untreated, can lead to a kidney infection. A kidney infection can permanently damage kidneys or lead to kidney failure, which is why UTI’s need to…

Simple Outdoor Activities for Senior Citizens

Every person deserves a chance to enjoy the beautiful springtime weather, especially senior citizens. Warmer temperatures and sunlight can do wonders for brain, bone and muscle functioning — in part thanks to Vitamin D exposure — which makes the benefit of heading outdoors for seniors all the more crucial. So in a world ripe with activities,…