11 Marvelous Benefits of Walking
We hear it over and over. Walking is good for you. Most of us "walk", so we should all be getting some kind of benefit right? There are however, some parameters that allow us to [...]
3 Ways to Combat Feelings of Isolation
We've all had our struggles with feelings of isolation during the last two years of a global pandemic during which many of us stayed home. But this is an ongoing, daily challenge for many of [...]
2022 Generation Names Explained
In conversations or on social media, we've heard about "Generation X" or reference to "Millennials". Most of us are familiar with the term "Baby Boomers". But these days, people seem to throw around labels that [...]
How to Maintain Brain Function as You Age
As your body ages, so does your brain. Older adults may no longer be able to remember dates, the ages of their grandkids or where Cousin Stan moved in 1982. Trouble remembering information is a [...]
How to Help Older Adults Prepare for Natural Disasters
Natural disasters — anything from tornados to flash floods — can occur at any time without notice, causing damage to property and leading to loss of life. Older adults often bear the brunt of these [...]
Tips for Providing In-Home Care for Aging Parents
For most of your life, your parent has likely been the one you turn to for large and small needs. However, as your parent ages, you may find the roles are reversing, and you are [...]
Good Sleep Habits as You Age
There's a common misconception that your need for sleep declines as you get older. While changes in your sleep patterns are a normal aspect of the aging process, your actual sleep needs will remain constant [...]
Sunscreen Facts for People Over 65
Using sunscreen is one of those things we all know we should be doing. But many of us don't wear it. In addition, many people over 65 don't even think that they need it. Or [...]
4 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Care
While we all wish that our loved ones could live independently forever, we also know that this is just not how life always works. Determining what kind of extra care is needed is often the [...]
Layaway vs. Buy Now Pay Later – 5 Things To Know
Most of us grew up in a time when layaway was a go to choice for buying items, especially when making larger purchases. If your stove breaks or you need your washing machine replaced, layaway [...]
