Reducing Loneliness in Elders Around the Holidays
What do you think of when you think about the holidays? Most of us think of good times with family and friends, parties, great food,
December 7 – 13 National Influenza Vaccination Week
Everyone seems to know when the flu season arrives, but does everyone realize how important flus shots are for the elders in our community? The
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
It is time to dispel all myths and misconceptions about lung cancer with some little known facts. The first fact is that each year more
Intergenerational Living
Today is almost a flashback to the 40’s and early 50’s in that there are more intergenerational households than there have been in a long
Post Retirement Blues
It is often surprising to young people how often a new retiree becomes anxious or depressed. As the young see it, after working hard all their adult lives, retirement should be a happy goal achieved. Unfortunately, the reality is that when that retirement day does finally arrive, the retiree looks at his situation and asks, “Who am I, and what do I do with the rest of my life?”
How to Build a Social Life as a Senior Citizen
It is so easy to slip into sadness and seclusion when a spouse, close friend or pet dies. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. It isn’t impossible to build a new and fulfilling social life. Begin with a new attitude and follow these seven tips.
TIPS ON TIPS: CANE TIPS FOR THE AUTUMN SEASON
It is almost Autumn and soon the smell of fresh fallen leaves, campfires, and pumpkin spice will be filling the air. The Fall season also brings with it the onset of tricky weather – especially if you walk with some assistance such as a cane or a walker.
September is Fruit & Vegetable Month
The risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer can be lowered by eating a healthy balanced diet.
Managing the Costs of Long Term Care
In a good news/bad news scenario, our average life spans are longer than ever before, but the longer we live, the more likely it is
How to Get the Most Out Of Your Yearly Exam
What is a wellness visit or an annual physical with the doctor? How do I prepare for it? What should I bring to maximize the
The Use Of Pets To Help The Elderly
Pets can be very helpful for the elderly. They lower anxiety in people and offer the comfort of companionship. Any person who has seen the