Most of us tend to underestimate the importance of green leafy vegetables. As children, we battled with parents to skip the greens and as a youth, we chucked the salads and moved over to fried foods. However, when you reach your mid-life, there is no way to turn away from the greens on your plate! [
Most of us tend to underestimate the importance of green leafy vegetables. As children, we battled with parents to skip the greens and as a youth, we chucked the salads and moved over to fried foods. However, when you reach your mid-life, there is no way to turn away from the greens on your plate! [...]
Leave it to the Danes, to sum up how we feel about a cup of tea, lunch with a friend, or a plush blanket. Social media and wellness advocates are all about hygge, the trending buzzword that’s inspiring homebodies everywhere. I have to admit the first time I saw the phrase associated with a room [...]
Anyone who’s spent time in a hospital facility knows how comforting coming home to your own surroundings, and most importantly your own bed feels. Seniors able to “age in place” with the assistance of in-home care can receive the attention they need all in the comfort of their own homes. Families and friends can also [...]
Approximately one in five American adults is diagnosed with arthritis. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states arthritis is one of the main causes of disability in American seniors. The CDC further estimates the number of people suffering from arthritis will rise to 67 million by 2030. This ailment can cause extreme discomfort and [...]
It’s happened to all of us. You’re at your doctor’s appointment, and you walk out with questions you meant to ask, wondering whether you needed a follow-up visit, or what was called the pharmacy. I’ve had many occasions when having someone with me would’ve saved me from forgetting important information. If you’re a child of [...]
Can you Stand up with no Hands? Have you needed help getting up off the floor or chair once you have sat on it? This is a warning to many seniors that they may not be as healthy as they think. If you cannot get up off the floor without using your hands for support [...]
Some older adults may find they shed the pounds faster than they used to once they reach a certain age. Although initially, you may rejoice at this weight loss, excessive weight loss for no apparent reason can be cause for alarm. Here are a few reasons you may be losing weight without trying. Medications and [...]
When you reach a certain age, you begin worrying about what you eat, and the calories you put into your body. This is a common and valid concern for those active adults who wish to stay fit and healthy throughout their senior years. Regardless of age, diet and exercise are predominant concerns that need to [...]
Imagine a life where you don’t have to do anything but enjoy the best years of your life. Life should not be full of worries about the maintenance of your home and shoveling snow. If you move into a maintenance-free active adult community, you will have hours in your day to do what you always [...]
Many avoid the gym or yoga class not because they’re feeling unmotivated, or lack the desire to get fit, but sadly because they don’t feel like they fit in, or feel self-conscious. It’s not just women who feel intimidated by the size zero on the treadmill wearing designer workout apparel, but men too may think [...]
Fish is an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Eating fish on a regular basis is without a doubt, beneficial to a healthy life. However, it may be difficult to obtain the adequate fish necessary for a healthy life. The proper requirement for fish oil is huge. For example, you need to eat 2.3kg [...]
Extra soreness and pain are almost guaranteed in senior lives during the cold winter months. If you have arthritis, welcome to the world of pain. Apart from arthritis pain, you may be plagued with colds, flu, and all other ailments that occur in winter. Although winter is a time of joy, your aches and pains [...]
