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When the seasons change to spring and summer, we want to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. One outdoor activity that can do wonders for senior health is gardening. Whether you’re growing flowers or food, here are some health benefits gardening can have for seniors. Promotes Physical Activity [...]

So far, a cure for dementia has not been discovered or created. However, amazing technological advancements have made it easier for caregivers to care for those with dementia, as well as to help make those with dementia feel safe and comfortable. Here are some great technological innovations [...]

Aging may be inevitable, but it doesn’t have to come at the expense of a happy and fulfilling lifestyle. To maintain health and happiness as you age requires you get regular exercise, eat a nutritious and balanced diet, get enough sleep, reduce stress, and keep a good social life. More on each [...]

As we age, our bodies naturally become less effective at doing what they do. Because of this, some people accept weight gain and illness that seems to come with age. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Consuming the right types and amounts of food can minimize your chances of disease or [...]

Dementia impacts millions of people each year, yet it remains quite misunderstood by many. This misunderstanding makes dementia seem like a very confusing illness, which can make it hard to know how to deal with dementia behaviors. Now, dementia is not one specific disease. It’s actually an [...]

Our older years can be some of our most rewarding. You’re more confident, wiser, and you hopefully can look back at your earlier years with satisfaction. But our bodies and minds are not permanent. It can be difficult to maintain good physical and mental health with age, yet these are the [...]

Exercise is important for nearly everybody’s health. Not only does it benefit the body’s physical health, but it can improve self-image and makes us feel good by releasing “feel-good” hormones called endorphins. Seniors will derive many of the same benefits. In addition, exercise can help [...]

When you have a loved one with dementia, it can be difficult to help them remember the people in their life. However, it is possible to restore some memories by showing them photos or music from earlier decades when they were younger. It’s not easy to gather familiar photos, music, or other [...]

As the leaves change colors and people are getting ready for the holidays, the warm summer sunshine is beginning to give way to the cold autumn air. For most people, these cold temperatures are a minor inconvenience that can be solved with warm clothes. However, seniors are more drastically [...]

Seniors are at a higher risk of accidental falls than the rest of the population. In fact, falls are one of the highest causes of injury among seniors. Falls can lead to fracture, broken bones, and even damage to the head or brain. Seniors may be reluctant to do certain activities simply [...]