Black Aging Matters, Too
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are...
Category : Seniors
Is It Safe to Visit Grandparents Yet?
Since March, many older adults have quarantined, limiting contact with family to text messages, Zoom or Facetime. Now, months later, many long to see their...
Over 60? 3 Steps to Avoid COVID-19
As communities and businesses reopen, people are trying to resume some daily activities in as safe a way as possible. Reopening, however, doesn’t mean a...
8 Warning Signs of Health Problems in Your Aging Parents
As your parents get older, how can you be sure they’re taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your aging parents, start...
Stay Agile at Any Age
You may have noticed a few of the signs already. Maybe when you get up in the morning, you’re stiffer than you used to be....
How People With Dementia Can Enjoy the Holidays
Family caregivers and people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are at risk for increased stress during the holidays—but holiday visits can be a joyous time...
A Well-Aged Mind: Maintaining Cognitive Health
Getting older can bring many changes, both physically and mentally. Even when you’re healthy, your brain and body start slowing down. Maintaining your cognitive health—the...
How Does Exercise Affect the Aging Brain?
Researchers are investigating whether physical activity has beneficial effects on age-related declines in cognitive function. Most people know that regular exercise can keep a body...
3 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Exercise
Seniors, are you considering adding exercise to your daily routine? Or do you want to increase your exercise level significantly? There’s a safe way for...
Simple Steps to Prevent Falls
Easy tips to help keep the seniors in your life upright A few years ago, my mother fell in her driveway. Fortunately, she suffered only...
