This year, as we plan for summer travel, many of us are thinking big. While a heightened awareness of life's unpredictability is motivating everyone to seize the day, the impulse may be even stronger for seniors. With reduced family and career responsibilities and a...
I'd like to share a secret. Staying active after retirement is the secret to happiness! Really. It's true. Having a reason to get up every day, having a purpose and a plan for the day, doing something that matters? It's essential to living our best life. Did you know...
Depending on who you ask, either Satchel Paige or Mark Twain, said, "Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter!" While we'd love to believe he was right, every new birthday candle on our cake tells us age does matter. Age impacts our...
Seniors and Diabetes According to the American Diabetes Association, one in four people over the age of 60 is diabetic. Diabetes is a health condition where the levels of glucose in a person's blood are too high. Glucose comes from the food we eat, and our cells need...
Meal planning, grocery shopping, preparing ingredients and cooking meals even if you enjoy cooking at home, all this can sometimes feel like a chore. When you're busy, tired, or simply out of ideas for what to make for dinner, meal delivery services can provide a...
Feeling the cold? Why not jump in a sauna and experience the boost that heat therapy can give to your body and mood. Humans have been enjoying sauna health benefits for thousands of years. The first saunas are thought to have originated in northern Europe around 2,000...
You ring the doorbell. The front door opens, and you're welcomed inside. You enter a beautifully furnished, inviting space that feels like a comfortable home. To one side is a living room where a small group of caregivers and seniors gathered by the fireplace. The...
There's a new kind of senior in town, and they're not interested in the traditional notion of a retirement community. According to Forbes, in the third quarter of 2020, nearly 30 million Baby Boomers left their jobs, driven by the desire to lead a happier and more...
Spring is the time of plans and projects, according to Tolstoy. As winter draws to a close, spring sparks our imagination. Maybe spring means planning our gardens, or tackling new home improvement projects for you. For others, spring means it's time for cleaning. And...
If you're looking for a portable piece of exercise equipment simple enough to exercise at home without taking up any room, or for taking to the park or on trips, look no further than resistance bands. Exactly what is a resistance band? Imagine a human-sized rubber...
It's the conundrum of growing older. In our minds, we feel 25, but our bodies know the truth. If you're on the other side of 65, you've no doubt noticed you aren't as strong as you once were. Or as flexible. In this phase of life, it's critical to keep these...
Can you spare 30 minutes a day to add more quality years to your life? Medical experts agree that seniors ages 65 and older can benefit greatly from engaging in 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise most days of the week. That can include brisk walking, but you can...