We’ve been focusing on senior health and wellbeing in the blog lately with advice on making easy meals and getting the most out of doctor visits. But the best way to ensure the highest level of healthy living for a senior loved one is to focus on the kitchen. A healthy body is not built […]
For many people, the change in seasons means a chance to change the wardrobe and the way the home is decorated. For others, it means a home that’s transformed from the absence of children who have gone back to school. For everyone, it’s a time for the menu of dinner options to change. Cooler temperatures […]
The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of a number of amazing parts. An array of complicated systems operates like clockwork to ensure that the body keeps moving through life, and the heart is chief among the physiological components that make it all happen. These days, people around the world are much […]
The human body is an amazing machine that’s made up of many important parts. But did you know that it’s comprised of about 60% water? It’s amazing to think about, but it’s true: every single one of us is mostly water! Given this fact, it’s easy to see why proper hydration is so important. Staying […]
“Alternative” medicine is becoming increasingly popular in our culture. In fact, it’s entered the mainstream discussion of medicine and healing in a big way over the course of the last several years. As a result, more and more people are becoming interested in treatments like acupuncture. Even seniors are getting interested in so-called alternative medicine, […]
The aging process is unavoidable — we all get older, and aging doesn’t always manifest itself in ways that make us feel good. Thankfully, eating a healthy diet can work wonders when it comes to slowing the aging process. For seniors, eating healthy is not only a wonderful way to ensure that they live rich, […]
Finding quick, simple meal options for seniors doesn’t have to be a chore: seniors and their caregivers can find culinary satisfaction with some surprisingly easy — and healthy — meals. Let’s take a look! Oats and Berries Oats are incredibly satisfying and easy on the stomach. They are a terrific breakfast staple because they can […]
If you’re like a lot of people, you might be tired of hearing about the wonders of a healthy diet and regular exercise. New ways of staying fit and living healthy lives come and go all of the time, though. Some of them seem promising, but after a while, people learn that they are too […]
Eyesight is something that people tend to take for granted — especially when they’re younger and can see for miles — but it’s something that seniors need to be proactive about as they advance in age. As people get older, their vision deteriorates, but the process can be slowed, and a number of maladies can […]
Around the world, it is estimated that 350 million people suffer from the debilitating condition known as clinical depression. In the United States, 14.8 million adults — nearly seven percent of the total population — suffer from the disease, making it a major public health concern. What’s more, people are more likely to experience depressive […]
