8 essential ways to have a stress-free holiday season
It’s easy to let the holiday season become a stressful and overwhelming time. We often neglect self-care and mental wellness even though we may need...
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Reasons you should volunteer and how to get started
Giving back to your community and donating your time to help others has multiple benefits, especially as you age. It keeps you physically active, engages...
Why you should incorporate weightlifting into your routine
Many seem to think that light cardio is the only exercise appropriate for active aging adults, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Strength...
How caring for a pet improves mental wellness
Pet ownership can be rewarding and therapeutic for older adults. Caring for an animal can bring joy, comfort, and companionship—which relieve stress, and improve mental...
Tap the power of portion size for balanced nutrition
Using portion control helps ensure we are eating enough of the foods that are good for us while limiting those that are not. Here are...
Lifelong benefits of starting a book club and tips for starting your own
Don’t let the cooler temperatures affect your social life! Here are five ways to start (or join) a book club this month.
Purees help meet a variety of senior dining needs
As older people may have issues with swallowing and chewing, modifying texture can help people with dementia and dysphagia eat more.
How exercise can reduce your risk of breast cancer
Although no known cure for breast cancer exists, exercise is one of the main things you can do to lower your risk. No matter your...
How to support your mental health as the seasons change
Despite the excitement of upcoming festivities and holidays, many adults experience symptoms of depression during the fall and winter months; older adults are at an...
Tips to help stretch your food budget this fall
When it comes to budgeting, living on a fixed income can be tricky — from monthly bills to healthcare to necessities. Luckily, a few simple...