Experts agree that older adults can gain tremendous benefits from low-impact workouts, including better sleep, reduced anxiety, and a lowered risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, Type II diabetes, and depression.
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What to Cook for Dinner
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite senior-friendly recipes. These dishes are easy to make and don’t require a lot of time or effort.
5 Tech Tips on How to Make Long-Distance Caregiving a Little Easier
If you are a long-distance caregiver, there are things you can do to ensure their safety, and remain involved in their care. Here are some quick tips to help you tackle some of the hurdles of long-distance caregiving.
What You Should Know About Heart Health for Seniors
In this blog post, we’ll cover some basic information on heart health and offer tips on how seniors can keep their hearts healthy.
Do You Know the Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s Disease?
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be challenging since many of its symptoms can be like changes that occur as we age.
Exercise & Cholesterol: How much is enough?
Exercise is a powerful tool for cholesterol reduction. We asked a professional trainer about how it’s done.
Caring for a Loved One with ALS or MS
Learn some helpful tips and techniques on caring for a loved one with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or multiple sclerosis (MS).
6 Lifestyle Changes to Help Seniors Live Happier and Feel Better
Being proactive in managing your personal health and wellness is key to living your best life. Here are 6 ways to help you live happier and feel better:
Low Vision: What Seniors and Caregivers Need to Know
If you or a loved one is having trouble seeing, make an appointment with your primary care provider. Some causes of low vision may be related to a serious underlying health issue.
15 Minutes to Better Balance, Strength & Flexibility for Seniors
We’ve got 14 activities to help you improve your balance, build strength and increase coordination so you can reduce your risk of falls.