Spring is officially here and for many people, the start of the season signals the time to tackle the dust, mess and clutter lingering in your house from the winter. Spring cleaning is especially important as you get older – clutter and disorganization in your house can lead to tripping hazards and unsafe conditions. If … Continue reading Easy Spring Cleaning Guide for Seniors →

One of the best things about retirement is that you get to decide how you’ll fill your days. No more children to raise, no more 40 hour work weeks, and no more bosses dictating your daily schedule. However, some seniors can feel a bit bored, lost or depressed without a clear reason to get out … Continue reading Why More Seniors Should Reap the Benefits of Volunteer Work →

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 →