October 6, 2015 —
An older loved one receives a threatening phone call, voice mail, or official-looking letter that that claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The agent says that your loved one owes back taxes, and must pay right away or go to jail. These types of senior scams are growing each day. That can... Read More
October 6, 2015 —
A recent study suggests that healthy adults who receive the flu vaccine may help protect older and at-risk adults while protecting themselves, too. Healthy adults who get the flu vaccine may help protect not only themselves but also older adults in their community at higher risk for serious complications from influenza, suggest findings from a... Read More
October 1, 2015 —
We know that America is feeling the stretch in senior services, such as caregivers, as our population ages. However, can you imagine the impact of such a growth surge in a densely-populated country such as China? Talk about the “Silver Tsunami!” When we think of elder care in that nation, most of us no doubt... Read More
September 21, 2015 —
Travel tips for seniors Senior travel means making the most of off-peak travel and accommodations. Seniors have the flexibility of traveling when most families are back in school or have returned to the workday grind. Fall is a great time to travel to most places around the world. You’ll still likely have good weather without... Read More
September 8, 2015 —
It’s Healthy Aging Month and that means there’s loads of great information on keeping seniors active and engaged! We know that staying active and involved in the community is a great way to encourage social interaction with seniors. However, with an increased level of activity our seniors may find that they are at greater risk... Read More
August 27, 2015 —
Where did those car keys go again? The split-second you enter a room, you forgot what you needed to retrieve. You can’t recall if you lowered the garage door when leaving the house. Could that be a memory lapse? You say aloud, “Where are my glasses, I’ve looked everywhere!” and your spouse points out that... Read More
August 21, 2015 —
Exercise can be a challenge for older adults due to age-related issues such as joint pain, back problems or imbalance concerns. However, we all know how important exercise is for our body and our minds. And, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that staying physically active can help prevent or delay many diseases and... Read More
August 12, 2015 —
We know that social isolation is bad for aging adults. But, did you know that researchers have confirmed the negative health effects of loneliness? Social isolation raises the risk of depression, heart disease, high blood pressure and a host of other health conditions that decrease both the length and the quality of our lives. University... Read More
August 7, 2015 —
Recent studies have shown that aging adults can benefit from reflecting on transcendental thoughts such as beauty, the meaning of life, the things that connect us, our place in the world—in short, the quality that is often referred to as “spirituality” and senior spirituality is especially important. In most cultures, the elders of the community... Read More
August 5, 2015 —
We’ve been told that a weekly weigh in is best for tracking weight loss. However, now researchers are saying that daily tracking and charting helps participants lose weight and maintain that weight loss. A two-year study from Cornell University, recently published in the Journal of Obesity, found that frequent self-weighing and tracking results on a... Read More
