We all forget things once in a while, but this tends to happen more frequently as you get older. If you’ve started to notice that you have …
10 Active Hobbies for Retirees
It is recommended that seniors get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and participate in muscle-strengthening activities on at least two days per week. You …
Separating Fact from Fiction: Dementia Myths
According to the Institute for Dementia Research & Prevention, about 5 million Americans live with age-related dementia. Many more live with forms of dementia that occur in …
How to Keep Your Body’s Immune System Strong After Age 65
You’ve likely noticed that as you get older, you don’t bounce back from illnesses and injuries like you used to. This is because your immunity is not …
Tips for Successful Aging
As life expectancy seems to keep going up, you might be looking forward to living longer than your ancestors did. But you shouldn’t want to just live …
7 Steps to Reduce Senior Isolation
It’s not uncommon for seniors to feel lonely, isolated, and even depressed as they age. But there are ways for relatives and caregivers to prevent this with …
Fun Fall Activities for Seniors
Fall is a beautiful time of year. After all, what’s not to like? The weather cools down, Halloween begins approaching and people start baking pumpkin-flavored treats. The following …
Next Steps: When Your Loved One Needs Hospice Care
When caring for your loved one for several weeks, months, or even years, you may reach a point when you need the help of hospice care. You …
Exercises For Osteoporosis
Your risk of certain health problems increases as you get older. One of the conditions you’re more likely to get as you age is osteoporosis, which is …
You Are Not Alone: Building a Caregiver Support System
Life can change suddenly when you become someone’s caregiver. While you’re busy taking care of a loved one, you may find that you need help from others. …
