Managing Your Medical Team

Jan 30, 2017 | News

It’s a fact of life that as we grow older chances increase that we will need to interact more with health and wellness professionals for both preventative care and medical treatment. That means more appointments and more scheduling and management concerns. If you’re...

Social Seniors: The Importance of Friendship

Jan 10, 2017 | Caregivers, Tips

There is nothing more valuable in life than good friends. No matter how old you are, we all need human contact – it’s key to our well-being. Friendship transcends money, status, and reputation, to name just a few. And while friendship is important at every stage in...

Improve Your Health With a Mediterranean Diet

Nov 18, 2016 | Tips

We’ve all heard how a Mediterranean diet high in good oils such as olive oil, as well as vegetables is good for your health, regardless of your age. But now we’re learning just how good it really is. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine and reported in Time...

Self Defense for Seniors

Sep 16, 2016 | Caregivers, Tips

Self-defense for seniors is not about the ability to physically overwhelm an attacker, it’s more about awareness — awareness of your surroundings and also of your own abilities and limitations. For seniors, the most important first step may be preventing...

Arthritis and the Weather: Is There a Connection?

Aug 25, 2016 | Caregivers, Tips

There is no shortage of old wives’ tales about health and weather. And while there are real connections between certain illnesses and environmental conditions, there’s an equal number that are pure fantasy. Perhaps the one connection that gets the most attention and...

Excessive Heat – Danger!

Jul 22, 2016 | News, Tips

The lazy, hazy days of summer are supposed to be a time of relaxation and fun, but for the elderly and at-home patients with health issues that compromise their ability to deal with temperature extremes, summer can be a dangerous time. Extreme summer heat can place...

10 Great Ways For Seniors to Stay Busy This Summer

Jul 1, 2016 | Tips

Ah, summertime! The weather’s finally warmed up, winter’s hazardous driving is a distant memory, and for many seniors, the urge is growing to get up, get out, and do something. But what? Here are 10 great summertime activities and jobs that are perfect for keeping...