5 Items Caregivers Should Know About Arthritis
Most of us are aware of what arthritis is in some form. We usually think of sore joints or that old injury that "flares up" from time to time. Everyone seems to have a story [...]
Downsizing – 12 Important Tips
Often times when people think of downsizing, we think of things like "tiny homes" or empty nesters who are left with a large home after their children leave. Other than consistently living in a sustainable [...]
39 Great Ways to Have Fun This Summer
Summer is quickly approaching and we've all been looking forward to good weather! Combined with restrictions over the last year and a half, we're also hungry to get outside, see our friends and spend some [...]
3 Critical Things to Know About Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers are incredibly important to us, and burnout is a very real issue. The term “caregiver” can apply to anyone who consistently looks after another person and their health on a regular basis. This could [...]
3 Nutrition Challenges and Solutions
With all our life experience, it's easy to think we know how to eat well, but studies show that as we age, seniors' nutrition needs change as well as living arrangements, budget and other considerations. [...]
4 Important Things to Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can affect anyone, at any age. But as we grow older, we're more susceptible. The old unfunny joke about "breaking a hip" is actually quite common and often due to underlying osteoporosis. Broken bones [...]
5 Top Concerns for Seniors
When we're young, we worry about finding a job, possibly a partner or having children and other fundamental "early-in-life" situations. When we're older, the concerns are very different. We've had our careers, families and likely [...]
10 Fun Things To Do With Your Grandkids This Summer
Summer is soon upon us and in many parts of the U.S., the sun is already shining. Grandkids and grandparents across the country will be spending more time together, especially once school breaks for the [...]
2 Unusual Types of Elder Exploitation
When we speak of senior abuse, some examples are obvious, such as abuse in a nursing home or by a family member. Others are a little blurry. Elder exploitation is defined most commonly as financial [...]
7 Top Secret Tips To Add Joy To Your Life
Regardless of age, who doesn't want more joy in their lives? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from [...]
