Words of Advice for Aging Gracefully

We look at celebrities like Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep and have to wonder, how do they age so gracefully? According to EverydayHealth.com embracing your changing looks and wearing making that enhances your features – instead of covering them up – both play a role in the graceful aging process. Looking for some more advice…

June is National Safety Month

Named National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, June is the perfect time to review your home and lifestyle for safety concerns. As the weather grows warmer and the summer season begins, it is especially beneficial for seniors to consider heat-related safety concerns. Make the most of National Safety Months with these ideas from…

New Study Finds Retirement Can Benefit Your Health

Although many seniors see retirement as an event that will have a negative impact on their life, a recent study out of the University of Sydney shows it has quite the opposite effect. This Australian study followed the behaviors of about 25,000 individuals (both retired and still in the workforce), with results that show retirement…

Five Signs to Look For When Contemplating Assisted Living

Deciding if and when your elderly loved one needs more day to day help – whether that be in-home care or a move to an assisted living facility – can be difficult. You want the very best for your loved one, but you also understand that they want to maintain as much independence as possible.…

Focus on Foot Health to Reduce Your Risk of Falling

Although many seniors experience foot pain and soreness, growing older doesn’t mean that your feet have to suffer. Conditions like arthritis, plantar fasciitis and fallen arches can affect the health of your feet and your ability to exercise, also increasing your risk of a fall. The most life impacting injury that seniors face, falls are…

Coping with Plantar Fasciitis Pain

If you wake up in the morning, get out of bed and feel a shooting pain in the heel of your foot, it is likely that you are suffering from plantar fasciitis. Common in individuals who work on their feet all day or run for exercise, this injury can make it difficult to walk if…

Grocery Shopping Tips for Seniors

Maintaining a healthy diet is an important part of everyday life, and for seniors there are certain dietary requirements that are even more important than before. Not only does healthy eating provide your body with the nutrients it needs to stay active, but it also helps you to retain your mental acuteness as you reduce…