The Many Benefits of Tai Chi
According to studies, tai chi improves balance and provides many other health benefits, especially for the elderly.
Shifting Gears Into A Low-Sodium Diet
Salt has the power to add a big punch of flavor, to preserve foods so they last longer, and to season almost anything,...
Questions To Ask Your Doctor As You Age
According to Practice Fusion, patients over the age of 65 will have seen an average of 28.4 doctors over their...
Preventing Accidents in the Home
The CDC has found that one out of three senior citizens will experience a fall at least once a year. Falls can be...
Woman Rescued Days After Falling at Home
This past April in a suburban community west of Chicago, Lt. Joseph Jung, full-time handyman and part-time...
Balance Exercises for Seniors
The risk of falling is a very serious health concern for seniors. With complications from a fall being the leading...
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
As a parent or spouse advances in age, the responsibility may fall upon you to function as a primary caregiver. Though...
The Senior’s Checklist
Brandon Leonard, MA, EMT-CC, Ambulance Medical Technician with the Nassau County Police Department, in Long Island,...
How to Stay Properly Hydrated
Summer is upon us, which means that it’s hot, humid, and your perspiration rate is at its highest. And the more you...
Yoga Pilates Fusion for Older Adults
By Guest Contributor Sarah Croce Regardless of age, I encourage all my students to think about a daily combination of...
The Cost of Caring For Alzheimer’s and Dementia
There are more than 65 million people in the U.S. caring for a sick, disabled or elderly loved one, according to The...
