How to Help and Aging Parent Retire from Driving

If you have an elderly parent you are looking after, you may notice their vision is decreasing as well as their motor skills. It may be time to talk to them about no longer driving. This is a conversation about their safety as well as everyone else’s on the road. This conversation may be a…

Why Are So Many Retirees Continuing to Work?

When you think of retirement, you probably imagine gardening, golf courses and grabbing lunch with old friends. But for more and more seniors in the US, retirement is seen as an opportunity to launch a new career. According to The Fiscal Times, almost half of retirees plan to continue working. Why? There are many different…

Ways Our Bodies Change As We Age

Do you ever look at old pictures of yourself as you walk down the hallways at home? Notice how your eyes, skin and hair have changed throughout the years. It may get you wondering how our bodies change as we age. There may be some aches and pains along the way, but knowing what to…

Reducing the Risk of Summer Heat Stroke

Although heat stroke can affect anyone on the hottest of summer days, it is a condition much more likely to occur to seniors – even when temperatures only increase a bit! A study from the Harvard School of Public Health had some interesting results related to senior health and the heat, making it even more…

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…