With the arrival of spring, many of us, both young and old, decide we could lose a few pounds and get in better shape. We also find that losing weight is not as easy as we thought. As we...
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month, revolving around ways to prevent and control high blood pressure. High blood pressure (BP) is when blood flows through your arteries at higher than normal pressure. It is the force of...
World Autoimmune / Auto-inflammatory Arthritis Day was established by the International Foundation for Autoimmune Arthritis (IFAA) in 2012. It falls on May 20th. The event unites groups around the world. Education and information is provided to patients and the public. This event...
Lease or buy a vehicle? Which is better for seniors? The debate for either one seems good at the onset. Buying a vehicle allows you more freedom and you can drive as many miles as you like. Then you...
May is Leave a Legacy Month, an awareness campaign that encourages people to leave a gift through their will or by another means to a charity or cause that has meaning to them. First established in the US, Leave...
Art has been found to increase the mental and physical health of seniors. There are now many programs targeted toward retirees and older seniors in particular. With the aging of the baby boomers, niche senior living communities have sprung...
There was a time when the majority of seniors were moved into hospital-like senior housing once they reached a certain age. Though they didn't always agree with it, the children thought mom or pop would be "better off". They...
If you’re one of the millions of individuals who suffer from low back pain — and if that doesn’t apply to you now there’s a high probability that one day it will — this article is for you.
The simple...
May is American Stroke Month, dedicated to helping others learn the signs of a stroke. Less than 10% of those recently surveyed could identify F.A.S.T., the acronym for the most common warning signs of a stroke.
F – Face...
Mother’s Day will soon be here and it’s common to see people ordering flowers at the last minute or buying boxes of chocolates and a card. But take a moment and really think about your mother. She may be...
