Your Selection
- Lifestyle
-
Blog
Helping Aging Loved Ones Stay Active
As we age, nature isn't on our side. Muscle mass breaks down, we lose some of the fatty padding in our feet making walking or even standing difficult, and we have fewer reasons to be...
-
Blog
Focus on Falls: Fall Risk and Physical Fitness
An older adult is likely to experience a fall for many reasons. If you think of a fall as an interaction between the physical environment and certain characteristics of an individual, it's a...
-
Blog
Pain Management: What Are Common Types of Arthritis?
I’m here today to talk with you about healthy living tips for Arthritis. I’m a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, and I’ve been a GNP for over 25 years. I’ve worked with many...
-
Blog
Sweet Rewards
When Dan Price began beekeeping at his Virginia farm, he didn’t anticipate much beyond tending to the bees and making a little honey. Now, nearly a decade later, his beekeeping hobby has...
-
Blog
Music Therapy and Activities for Seniors
It’s a rare individual who doesn’t appreciate music. Chances are, your parent or grandparent enjoys it—and you do, too. Take advantage of one of the few truly universal pastimes that transcends all...
-
Blog
Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every five falls results in a serious injury, such as a bone fracture or head injury.[1] We’re all susceptible to falls,...
-
Blog
Backyard Picnic Tips for the Whole Family
A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family can enjoy together, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind when elderly family members will be part of your get together...
-
Blog
Beat the Heat With These Indoor Activities for Seniors
As July turns to August, temperatures reach annual highs. While we all love to savor the outdoors come summer, it’s important to take care in the extreme heat, especially for seniors, who are more...