Easy Activities for Seniors to Stay Active
It is easy to become more sedentary when aging, but consistently exercising and stimulation the brain can help boost overall health in the body and mind.
Overcoming Social Isolation During COVID-19
There are parts of the United States now beginning to re-open, however the senior population in assisted living or memory care communities, as well as those more vulnerable to COVID –19, is still mostly under state-ordered quarantine. Unfortunately, many seniors living at home during this extended…
Fall Risk is Higher for Those with Cognitive Impairment: How to Avoid Falls
By Institute of Aging It’s no secret that as we age, we become increasingly at risk of falling, and fall-related injuries are more dangerous for older adults. What researchers recently learned, however, is potentially significant: a definitive link between cognitive slowing…
Anxiety in the Elderly: Symptoms and Restorative Strategies
By Institute on Aging When her grandfather gets out of bed and is unable to fall asleep for hours at night, Stella knows that he is struggling with anxiety. Sometimes his heart will race, and he’ll be preoccupied with the…
Simple Tips for Eating Well
By Cheryl Toner, MS, RDN on behalf of the National Council of Aging There are few things in life as comforting and nourishing as food, but it can be controversial and confusing, too. It’s so essential to life one would…
