As we age, dementia becomes a word we begin to avoid saying. It is unsettling and makes many of us uncomfortable when it is brought up. However, our cognitive health is vital to our overall well-being. It is crucial adults and older adults do whatever they can to maintain both their body and mind. Unfortunately,…
Category: Healthy Living
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…
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.…
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…
March is National Nutrition Month!
March is finally here, which means that spring is just around the corner and it is time to celebrate our health with National Nutrition Month! An annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is all about the importance of eating right and staying physically active. This year’s theme is…