As we grow older, it becomes increasingly important to remain physically and mentally active to maintain our overall health and wellbeing. The benefits of outdoor activities are numerous. From hiking and gardening to birdwatching and camping, seniors can engage in a...
With the life expectancy rising, of course, many of us have health concerns as we age. According to research, what are the top things that we’re most worried about? 8 Top Health Concerns for Seniors: While there can be multiple things to consider as we age, the...
Today is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Most if not all of us know someone who has battled this disease. But are there special implications or risks for seniors? 6 Breast Cancer Facts With all the people...
[read_meter] 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 “trending” in the exercise...
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 years old. But as we move from retirement age into our 2nd act, are...
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 a younger population? And what are...
