Falls happen. They happen throughout life at all ages and stages–as toddlers, at recitals, on college campuses, on the sidewalk, and even at home. But there comes a time when falls become a real hazard to your health and safety. That time typically coincides...
With the first day of spring just around the corner, it’s officially the time of year to do some much-needed spring cleaning. It’s not uncommon for dust and dirt to build up after spending the chilly winter months indoors, with windows and doors closed tight. Spring...
According to AARP, nearly 90 percent of adults aged 65+ want to stay in their own homes as they age. This is often referred to as “aging in place.” With this in mind, there has been an explosion of innovative in-home and mobile technologies designed specifically to...
While the view of soft, white snowflakes flurrying to the ground is a beautiful sight you can only see in the wintertime, the freezing temperatures and debilitating storms that come along with those snowflakes can be much more problematic. Be ready for all that winter...
There’s a certain truth to the lyrics from the Perry Como song “There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays,” which can be heard regularly this time of year. For many of us, being home during the holidays evokes thoughts of keeping warm by the fireplace and carrying...
Summer is here and that means that it’s time for outdoor activities, fresh fruit, and fireworks. But that also means spending more time in the hot summer sun. If it feels like the sun is stronger now than when you were a kid, you’re right; research from NASA has shown...
Every morning in cities throughout China, older adults assemble for a special purpose. These aren’t social gatherings. Without direction, groups of people move through a series of slow, dance-like movements. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that seeks to...
With each passing year of life, changes occur little by little. The difference in the way you feel varies accordingly. Some seniors even feel like their 20-year-old selves, regardless of the changes happening to their bodies. And in many ways, age really is just a...