As we age, the needs of our bodies change. While family history plays a role in your overall health, the lifestyle choices you make can reduce your health risks. Here are a few tips for women 55 and older on actions that can be taken to improve your quality of life today and throughout the […]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
February is American Heart Month! We talk a lot about heart health because cardiovascular disease is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States each year, and is the leading cause of death for both men and women according to the CDC. What are you doing to stay heart-healthy? We’ve identified five simple […]
Are Your Prescriptions Putting You in Danger?
If you’re like most seniors, you are probably taking between one and seven medications a day – maybe more. Are you confident in your ability to keep your medications straight? Are you following all of your doctor’s recommendations related to your prescriptions? Thousands of people die every year from improper use of prescription medications. Here […]
5 Tips to Stay Hydrated During Cold Weather Fun
The weather may be frightful, but outdoor fun this holiday season can be utterly delightful. ‘Tis the season for skating, skiing, hiking, and sledding. While we’re used to hearing about bundling up for the weather, one of the things we often neglect to consider on our winter adventures is staying hydrated. In fact, it turns […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month: 9 Warning Signs
Special Guest Post by Marci Vandersluis November is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. According to the 2015 Alzheimer’s facts and figures, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops this disease. Sadly, it’s currently the only cause of death in America that cannot be prevented, […]
Health Education Week: Thanks to Our Partners in Health
In partnership with Kettering Health Network, Bethany Village offered a series of health education programs this year of interest to older adults – all free and open to the public. As October 19th-23rd is health education week, we wanted to take this opportunity to give our sincere thanks to our Kettering Health Network friends and […]
