We often see mental health as something that affects the younger generation, but it’s not something that necessarily goes away as we get older. There are plenty of seniors across the globe that are suffering from mental health conditions,...
As a personal trainer for seniors, it is safe to say that I have been encouraging them to work out for years. One of my biggest reasons for motivating seniors to exercise is because I know what it can...
Why is it that people tend to look down on you as you age? Are you not going up in years? Aging should receive the positive view that it deserves, instead of the negative one it frequently seems to...
Living in the fourth quarter of Life, I have come to revel in a spiritualism that I never experienced in Life’s earlier quarters. Understand, I’m not talking about religion. Spiritualism is a far broader system of beliefs in the...
Have you already started your Christmas shopping? Do you often wonder what to get that hard to buy for senior in your life? Are you often buying them the same thing year after year? It is fun to come...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the year 2030 will mark a turning point in history for the aging population of the United States. In less than 12 years, all baby boomers will be older than age 65, expanding...
Aging brings its own unique health issues. Not only do you have to deal with wrinkles, gray hair and drier skin but there are health problems that tend to be more common among seniors.
Issues:
Chronic health conditions. Many seniors...
At a Glance
Volunteering can take many forms, from briefly helping out on a local project to working on an organized international program for several years.
There are many surprising health benefits of volunteering in terms of physical, mental,...
People work hard all their lives so they can get to that point where they can sit back, look at all they've done, and say, "I'm finished, and I'm proud of what I've done." All people look forward to...
As much as we hate to admit it, growing older does affect our driving skills. Our vision, reflexes and reaction time deteriorate as we age. For some, the decline can make the difference between driving safely and driving dangerously....
