Tag: Advice for Seniors

Common Health Screenings For Seniors

As you age, the need for regular medical testing increases. It’s important to be proactive about your health and monitor any changes in your body. Here are a few common tests you should get done so you can live a healthy and long life: Blood pressure According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

Ways to Fight Loneliness & Increase Socialization

As we age, people often find themselves on their own and feeling lonely, as physical issues start affecting our ability to get out and socialize. The National Council on Aging even reports that one in six adults ages 65 or older feels isolated, either socially or geographically. But is loneliness really inevitable for seniors? By…

Benefits of Art for Senior Citizens

Do you remember taking art classes in grade school and feeling excited as you test your creative side? You can still explore your creativity as you age, even if you aren’t necessarily creatively inclined, as it might have a positive impact on your health. Art and health benefits Engaging in arts and crafts may help…

Importance of Water

Water is essential to our lives yet we tend to not drink enough of it day in and day out. Our bodies need water to be refueled and hydrated, especially during the summer months.Unfortunately, getting older for many means drinking less fluid than our bodies need. Elders tend to not want to drink too much…

Uber Adds a Feature for Those without a Smartphone

If you no longer feel confident or comfortable behind the wheel, no need to feel frustrated at the thought of not being able to drive. Uber, the famous ride-sharing company, has added a new feature, the ability to book rides for someone else, regardless of whether or not they own a smartphone. How does it…

Berries Might Help Preserve Your Memory

Berries are a yummy and healthy choice and they may even become more appealing to you as new research indicates that berries may help your brain function well as you age. A study notes that women who ate blueberries and strawberries delayed memory decline from aging up to two and a half years, compared to…

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…