Our world has been taken over with news and constant updates about the outbreak of COVID-19, both in the United States and the world. The two most affected populations are the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Staying…
Our world has been taken over with news and constant updates about the outbreak of COVID-19, both in the United States and the world. The two most affected populations are the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Staying…
As we get older, we naturally start to worry more about our health and wellness. Part of this is the fact that our immune systems aren’t what they used to be, and they may have started to decline. But…
Many Seniors may think that the idea of a New Year’s Resolution is not for them. After all, they may think, if I haven’t made the change in sixty or seventy years, why should I start now? But in…
It’s a fact of life that, as we age, our bodies can no longer do the things that we used to do on a regular basis. But it is also a fact that you can hold back the cruel hands…
One of the truisms you hear is how depressing the holidays can be. However, you may not realize how depressing they can be once they have ended. For many seniors, the fun and excitement of reconnecting during the holidays can…
For many of us, the holidays conjure up memories of gathering around the tree, opening presents in our pajamas, settling in to watch the television, and then enjoying a huge family meal until we pass out. But as…
One of the dreams for many senior citizens and retirees is that they will be able to age in place, living in their home for as long as possible without having to enter a nursing home or assisted…
Many people fear aging because of some of the portrayals they see on television and the media—the solitary senior, completely cut off from friends and family, aging alone. And while this is a sad reality for some people, for the…
There have been many anecdotal instances of senior citizens working for thirty or forty years to finally reach retirement, only to pass away a few months later. While this is indeed tragic, it does demonstrate something that we’ve known…
It’s a fact of life that our health takes a decline as we get older. But that doesn’t mean that we have to give in to “Father Time” and accept diminishing health as just something to deal with. Instead,…