Low vision and vision loss from eye disease are rapidly becoming major senior health concerns. According to the National Institutes of Health, by the year 2050, the number of Americans with age-related eye diseases is expected to double, and the number of people living with low vision is expected to triple. But contrary to popular […]
Sweet Summertime: 5 Fruits and Veggies with Unexpected Health Benefits for Seniors
Sweet summertime is here, bringing with it plenty of sunshine and warm weather. Summer is a perfect time to enjoy fruits and vegetables because so many varieties are at their peak of freshness and quality. But did you know that these popular summer fruits and veggies can also offer some surprising health benefits for seniors? […]
Drink Up! The Importance of Staying Hydrated
Did you know that more than sixty percent of the average human body weight is water? It’s true–our bodies depend on water to function properly and keep us feeling our best. Without enough water, we experience dehydration, a condition with serious health consequences. Unfortunately, dehydration is a common senior health risk. Because older adults tend […]
4 Science-Backed Reasons to Read More Books
In today’s digital age, it comes to no surprise to learn that electronic screens are beating books in the battle for our attention. According to a survey by the Pew Research Foundation, about a quarter of U.S. adults reported that they haven’t read a book (in whole or in part) in the past 12 months, […]
Winter Fitness Tips: 3 Ways to Keep Moving
Most people understand and agree that exercise is an essential aspect of living a healthy lifestyle. But it’s not always easy to stick to a regular routine of physical activity, especially during the winter months. When we’re spending more time indoors, we can quickly slip into sedentary behaviors. However, it’s important to keep moving all […]
Staying Safe and Healthy During the Winter Season
Winter is here, bringing with it snow, ice, and frigid temperatures. This time of year can be particularly challenging for older adults, who are more vulnerable to illness and injuries associated with the harsh winter conditions. Stay safe and healthy this winter season with our helpful tips: Avoid spreading germs Cold and flu viruses circulate […]
Important Facts to Know About Age-Related Hearing Loss
Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is one of the most common senior health conditions, affecting approximately one in three adults in the U.S. between the ages of 65 and 74. This type of gradual hearing loss can impact nearly every aspect of life, making it difficult for older adults to understand instructions, hear alarms or doorbells, […]
5 Great Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors
The holiday season is here, and it’s a perfect time to spread cheer with a thoughtful gift. But thinking of gift ideas for the older adults in your life isn’t always easy. To help with your gift-giving this year, we’ve put together a list of five great gift ideas for senior loved ones: Gift certificates […]
How to Recognize the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in Seniors
It’s normal to forget things from time to time, especially as we grow older. Everyone experiences occasional forgetfulness such as misplacing their keys or forgetting which word they want to use in a conversation, and instances of memory loss may become even more frequent among aging adults. While occasional memory lapses can be frustrating, they […]
The Dangers of Senior Boredom: How Senior Living Helps Fight Boredom
Most of us have heard the common saying, “bored to death.” But is boredom really that dangerous? Emerging research finds that boredom can lead to harmful physical, emotional, and mental health effects, especially for older adults. Why is boredom so common in older adults? No one likes to be bored, including seniors. However, the older […]
