It’s here. The dreaded cold and flu season. Everyone’s on high alert for warning signs of influenza and looking for ways to avoid it. For seniors, flu prevention is especially important because risk of developing flu-related complications increases for adults ages 65 and older. Those complications include pneumonia, bronchitis, and other respiratory infections – all … Continue reading The Best Immune System Boosters for Seniors →

Scams target seniors for a variety of reasons. Some people think seniors are easy targets. Others think seniors have larger bank accounts. And others think seniors are too polite to say no. If you think you’ve been the victim of a scam, report it. Financial scams among seniors often go unreported, which leaves the scammer … Continue reading How to Avoid Scams Targeting Seniors →

When your birthday rolls around, what do you do? Most people celebrate in some fashion. Life is certainly worth celebrating, and every year you’re alive is a gift. But as you get older, do you still feel like celebrating? Are you reluctant about aging, or do you welcome it with open arms? One way to … Continue reading Healthy Aging: Can You Slow Down the Process? →

An important part of aging is being able to stay as independent, active and engaged as possible. This can be accomplished through exercise and focusing on your health. Studies show that we need to get 150 minutes of heart-pumping exercise per week. The good news? These exercises don’t have to be very intense or difficult … Continue reading Best Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors →

For many aging adults, those little lapses in memory lightheartedly referred to as “senior moments” seem to increase every week. There have probably been several instances where you can’t remember the aisle your car is parked in, or perhaps an incident where you walk into a room with a purpose in mind, only to have … Continue reading Normal Age-Related Memory Loss vs. Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease →

When older adults live alone in their homes, their chances of becoming socially isolated greatly increase. Perhaps a spouse has recently passed away, or a close friend moved to a warmer climate, leaving you with less of a support network. Or, maybe there’s a lack of public transportation in your area, and you often spend … Continue reading How to Avoid Isolation in the Winter →

Originally posted on MyLifeSite. It is normal for older people to experience lapses in memory every now and again, or sometimes have a difficult time remembering a name. But when does the occasional “senior moment” become cause for true concern about a person’s mental state? And what should you do to help and keep safe … Continue reading Understanding Memory Loss & Memory Care Communities →

Originally posted on myLifeSite. A concern that is commonly voiced by adult children is that their aging parent is beginning to get forgetful. Maybe they are losing their keys more frequently. Perhaps they uncharacteristically failed to pay some bills on time. Such changes can seem especially pronounced for those who only see their parents occasionally … Continue reading When Memory Issues Are Cause for Concern →

Following a hospital stay for an injury, surgery or illness, many seniors begin a rehabilitation program designed to help them fully recover and improve their long-term health. The goal of these programs is to increase strength, mobility and balance, as well as to improve communication skills and cognition. Some studies show that rehabilitation after an … Continue reading The Importance of Senior Rehabilitation →

One of the more difficult decisions couples face is deciding where to turn when one spouse is independent but the other is experiencing health issues that require additional support. The choice typically comes down to two options: bring in home health, or find a new living option that can assist the spouse in need while … Continue reading Why “When Something Happens” is Too Late: Choosing the Best Living Options for Senior Couples in Need of Additional Care →