Remaining active in the winter months is challenging for anyone, but it’s especially challenging for seniors. Seniors are at a higher risk for slipping, falling, and the cold weather can stiffen the joints. While it may be challenging to...
We all want to encourage older folks to stay engaged in the community, to be up-to-date on topics, events, and social conversations – yet at the same time, it’s okay to worry that technology, and scams, in particular, might...
The winter months are a hard time for many people. With freezing temperatures, overcast skies, and lack of sun can lead to a decline in mental health.
In another sign of our country’s aging demographic, emergency rooms are being created or renovated to better care for older adults. The issue is that the traditional ERs we’ve come to know, or seen on TV, wasn’t designed for frail,...
When you think of relationships important to you, who do you think of? Many people would think of their partner or children, their best friends, or work colleagues. These connections with people who encourage and support us are crucial...
February is American Health Month as recognized by the American Heart Association. It’s a time to educate people about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1...
Dust off that game of Clue and dig out those playing cards, as new research is showing that playing board games and cards may hold off cognitive decline in older adults.