Posted on March 22, 2023 - Spring is finally here! The days are getting longer and the weather is warmer. Spring is a wonderful time of year, but it’s also a time when older adults need to be cautious about certain safety risks. Here are some tips to help keep seniors safe during the spring season.
Posted on March 20, 2023 - Neurologists share tips for maintaining brain health throughout your lifespan.
Posted on March 15, 2023 - There’s a famous song where the singer wails “All by myself…don’t wanna be…all by myself.” But being alone can bring benefits, like building empathy, productivity, creativity, and mental strength. Today, more than one in four adults over age 60 lives alone in the United States; senior women are more likely than senior men to live on their own. Whether you plan to age solo or find yourself doing so, there are actions to take to ensure the twilight years are joyous, healthy, and safe.
Posted on March 13, 2023 - Loneliness in later life lessens when older adults spend many hours volunteering
Posted on March 8, 2023 - Osteoporosis is a quiet disease that impacts the bones, weakening them over time and making fractures more likely. About 50 million people over 50 in the U.S. have low bone mass, although they may not know it until they break a bone. Although many connect fragile bones as a normal part of the aging process, it isn’t a normal part of healthy aging. The good news is that it’s never too late to start protecting and strengthening your bones.