Senior Health

The Benefits Of Seniors Being Creative

Whether it’s singing and dancing, painting, or playing an instrument, engaging in activities that spark our creativity is good for the...

Happy Belated National Puppy Day

March 24 was National Puppy Day and to celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of the positive benefits of pet ownership for older adults. Pets...

Smile! It’s Good For You

“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh Most would...

How to Know It’s Time to Become a Backseat Driver

According to the Administration on Aging, by 2030, the number of drivers age 85 and older will quadruple. And while senior drivers get...

Five Simple Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe During Inclement Weather

Sub-freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions can make life difficult for anyone, but caregivers of home-bound seniors and...

Regular Housekeeping and Maintenance Services for Elderly

It’s been a busy time of year. All of the shuffling, logistics, and transportation involved during the holiday season tend to leave...

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by Taking Steps Toward a Healthier You

Whether you are 25 or 75, women should be aware of health risks associated with their age and heredity. In honor of the 16th annual...

Stories Why You Should See Age As Just A Number: Courage, Love and Determination

Mark Twain said, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” In that spirit, we begin a series of...

Anger And Frustration Can Effect Your Personal Relationships. Here Are Tools To Help Seniors

Anger is a perfectly normal and healthy emotion – if you know how to control it. Uncontrolled anger and angry outbursts can have both...

With Recent Outbreaks Of Avian flu And Listeria, it’s Important For Seniors To Pay Special Attention

Here are a few tips to keep in mind. • Be careful not to cross-contaminate. Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in...

Let the Music Play: Music for Pain Management

Music therapy has been proven to improve memory and recognition in dementia patients. And countless studies have been conducted to show...

Five Free Labor Day Activities for Seniors and Their Families

The long holiday weekend offers an opportunity for multigenerational families to spend some quality time together. Whether it’s sitting...

Movies For Seniors, About Seniors

While it’s true most movies these days are targeted at teenaged boys, every now and again a film is released that captures the...

National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

We can’t let the month of September end without acknowledging that it’s National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is society’s...