Jan 29, 2019 | Wellness/Nutrition
Healthy Eating for Older Adults Doesn’t Have to be Complicated Our bodies change as we journey from 60 to 80 and beyond. These physical and health changes require that we choose what goes in our body with even more thought than in our younger days. It doesn’t have to...
Jan 8, 2019 | Senior living, Wellness/Nutrition
Get Ready for the Dog Days of Summer: Five Health Benefits of Owning a Dog You’ve heard it said, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but you may not have heard “A dog is good for your health.” Some people think dog ownership means dog hair on the sofa,...
Dec 28, 2018 | Wellness/Nutrition
Proper Hand Washing: The Easiest Route to Healthier Living Many of us go to great lengths to stay healthy and avoid illness and infections. However, many people neglect the easiest way to limit the transfer of bacteria and viruses and it’s practically free—proper hand...
Dec 7, 2018 | Wellness/Nutrition
Glaucoma: The Silent Disease Glaucoma has been called the “silent disease” because there are usually no symptoms and no pain. Phyllis Diller once advised women, “Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age—as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.” It is...
Nov 27, 2018 | Senior living, Wellness/Nutrition
Gardening for Seniors It’s the time of year when gardens are tilled, and flowers and vegetables are planted in hopes of beauty and a bountiful crop in the coming months. Gardening is a popular leisure activity that provides low to moderate exercise for seniors...
Nov 2, 2018 | Senior living, Wellness/Nutrition
Preventing Falls Seminar Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors. As we age, the risk and frequency of falls increases often leading to hospitalizations and nursing home stays. “It doesn’t have to be a major fall to decrease mobility for...
