How Much Walking is Actually Needed For Adults Over 65?
Everywhere we turn there seems to be some new standard about how much walking we need to do "to be", "to get" or "to stay" healthy. How do we know what's true versus what is [...]
5 Signs a Caregiver is Needed in the Home
You are or a loved one is getting older. You're now starting to consider bringing professional care into the home. But how do you determine if a caregiver is really needed or not? Hourly or [...]
In 2022, Is Age Just a Number?
When we were younger, anyone over the age of 30 was old. Like old. But once we grow up, we learn that age is relative. We're all older than someone and younger than someone else. [...]
4 Skin Conditions to Watch For
Different ages of people tend to have different types of skin conditions. We see acne most often in the teen years, pruritic urticarial papules in pregnant women and wrinkles in those of us over 30 [...]
100 year old Ladies Speak out on National Centenarian’s Day!
100 year old Ladies Speak out on National Centenarian's Day! If you're looking to live a long and healthy life, it makes sense that you'd ask a centenarian how to achieve that. Research suggests that [...]
5 Emotional Challenges Faced by Older Adults
Many emotional challenges certainly aren't age specific. We can experience mental health issues and emotional challenges regardless of age. But are there specific risks or challenges that older adults face that are seen less in [...]
3 Essentials to Know When Buying Your Next Wheelchair
Perhaps you've been using a wheelchair for a while and it's time for a new one. Or perhaps you are new to the wheelchair world. Either way, there are things to know and tips and [...]
A Daughter’s Peace of Mind
Dear Cori & Sheryl, As you know, my mom was hospitalized twice, one in February and then again in March of this year. We were told upon discharge, that she had to start using [...]
7 Enjoyable Outdoor Activities to do This Autumn
No matter where you live in the U.S., autumn is often the season with the most pleasant weather. Not too hot or too cold for outdoor activities, fall is the season that's "just right" to [...]
Do Seniors Still Need Vaccines in 2022?
As we passed through the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, there seemed to be a battle between two schools of thought: to "vaccine" or not to "vaccine". While the question was brought to focus due [...]
