Seniors: Mental Health Awareness The normal aging process can cause cognitive abilities to decrease, but a new study shows that a certain part of the brain may help older adults compensate for the mental decline. The brain-centered study found people over 60 had better psychological health than younger people in their 20s. But, the decline … Continue reading “Seniors: Mental Health Awareness”
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Prediabetes Diagnosis Can Be A Start To a Healthier Life
Prediabetes Diagnosis Can Be A Start To a Healthier Life Helen Hopkins went to see her doctor because she had not been feeling well. Hopkins, 42, said she had “pins and needles in my feet and hands, had put on weight, and was just generally lethargic.” She was surprised when her doctor told her that … Continue reading “Prediabetes Diagnosis Can Be A Start To a Healthier Life”
Exercise to a Longer Life
Exercise to a Longer Life Routine exercise is not on the top of everyone’s list. In fact, exercise may not be on the list at all. But, a growing number of studies are finding that certain exercise habits can slow the aging process, and that’s good news for older adults. Health experts say that consistent … Continue reading “Exercise to a Longer Life”
Social Securities Big Changes Coming
Social Securities Big Changes Coming Social Security recipients could see more money in their monthly payments in 2023 due to the anticipated record-high cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Moreover, seniors could receive an extra $2,400 a year if the Social Security Expansion Act of 2022 passes in the U.S. House and Senate. Every year, the Social Security … Continue reading “Social Securities Big Changes Coming”
Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease When we think of boosting our heart health with physical activity, swimming, jogging or playing tennis might come to mind at first. But, an activity that is just as effective and beneficial—to both your physical and mental health—is walking. Walking is one of the best workouts around because … Continue reading “Walking: Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease”
Prevent Alzheimers By Eating Right
Prevent Alzheimers By Eating Right Improving the health of your gut now could possibly ward off Alzheimer’s disease in the future. According to a new study, people with gut disorders may be at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Previously published observational studies have suggested that gastrointestinal tract disorders impact brain health. Now, investigators … Continue reading “Prevent Alzheimers By Eating Right”
Your Eyes Can Indicate If You Have High Blood Pressure, Also Known As Hypertension.
Your Eyes Can Indicate If You Have High Blood Pressure, Also Known As Hypertension An old proverb says, “the eyes are windows to the soul,” meaning that your eyes can reveal your emotions and even your thoughts at times. Similarly, the eyes can indicate whether a person has high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. … Continue reading “Your Eyes Can Indicate If You Have High Blood Pressure, Also Known As Hypertension.”
Aging In Place: Plan for it!
Aging In Place: Plan for it Deborah Glover was struggling to stay in the Washington Park home in Atlanta that her family had owned since the 1930s. Glover’s husband had died, and a few years later, Glover’s daughter died, leaving Glover all alone. Glover’s health began to decline, and her house fell into disrepair. She … Continue reading “Aging In Place: Plan for it!”
How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior?
How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior? If there’s one complaint that older adults have in common, it’s a lack of energy. For instance, the activities that older adults had energy for a few years ago may now cause them to run out of steam. Older adults experience tiredness and fatigue primarily due … Continue reading “How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior?”
Senior Tech
Senior Tech Lisa Cini has been designing senior living facilities for over 25 years. So, it wasn’t difficult for her to remodel her Columbus, Ohio, home so that she and her husband, her two teenagers, her 70-something-year-old parents, and her 92-year-old grandmother who had dementia, could all live under one roof. After her grandmother died … Continue reading “Senior Tech”