March 20, 2023 —
Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer and the weather is warmer. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when older adults need to be cautious about certain safety risks. Here are some tips to help keep seniors safe during the spring season: Protect skin from the sun: As... Read More
March 13, 2023 —
There’s a famous song where the singer wails “All by myself…don’t wanna be…all by myself.” But being alone can bring benefits, like building empathy, productivity, creativity, and mental strength. Today, more than one in four adults over age 60 lives alone in the United States; senior women are more likely than senior men to live... Read More
March 6, 2023 —
Osteoporosis is a quiet disease that impacts the bones, weakening them over time and making fractures more likely. About 50 million people over 50 in the U.S. have low bone mass, although they may not know it until they break a bone. Although many connect fragile bones as a normal part of the aging process,... Read More
February 27, 2023 —
We’ve all heard of the “empty-nest syndrome,” when parents experience sadness and loneliness after their children move out. Did you know there is an opposite experience as well? “Full-nest syndrome” occurs when multiple generations of a family live under the same roof. With 42 million people providing care for someone over 50 in America, many... Read More
February 20, 2023 —
In 2020, over 48 million U.S. drivers on the road were 65 or older, a jump of 68% in 20 years. This rise in older drivers means that about 17% of all traffic accident fatalities are seniors. Many factors lead to car accidents for older adults, including typical age-related changes in vision, responsiveness, and reasoning;... Read More
February 13, 2023 —
It should come as no surprise that I believe in doing all you can to stay sharp, healthy, and vibrant as you age. That idea is the very basis of Elder Advisory Group’s Smart Aging™ program. So, of course, I love running across stories of older adults who serve as living proof of the possibilities... Read More
February 13, 2023 —
Our feet put up with a lot! They hold our weight, are stuffed in uncomfortable shoes, and get stepped on. We couldn’t walk, run, or dance without them. And as we age, our feet need extra care. Over time our feet flatten, become wider, and the muscle tissue in our feet wears down, causing a... Read More
January 9, 2023 —
If your loved one lives in a senior care facility, you’re probably aware of how important regular visits are to their well-being. Research shows that regular and consistent visits lead to better overall health for older adults. Visits have lots of benefits…monitoring health and well-being, maintaining memory and social connections, and letting them know you... Read More
December 26, 2022 —
The end of the calendar year has many of us thinking about the year ahead and the changes we’d like to implement for our physical and mental health. One excellent resolution that many people can use to improve their health is a goal to get more exercise! Numerous research studies have established that regular physical... Read More
October 17, 2022 —
Lots of us have collections. Maybe you bring home a new refrigerator magnet from every vacation destination you visit. Perhaps you love jewelry and have a statement necklace for every occasion. Maybe rare baseball cards are carefully stored and organized in a box in your basement. But compulsive hoarding is different from an out-of-control collection... Read More
