September is Healthy Aging Month, and since in many places, the summer scorching is cooling down and breezes are picking up, particularly in the early morning and evening, let’s talk about getting our seniors outside more and why it’s so important for them to do so! A recent scientific study of almost 20,000 people concluded Read More
When Getting Older Stinks—Literally
You can wear glasses to fix your vision or get fitted for an aid to help boost your hearing. But what can you do when your aging sense of smell goes awry? In a recent federal health survey, conducted by experts at the U.S. National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, one out of Read More
Indoor Activities for Seniors on Hot Days
If your Baby Boomer likes to garden, fish the ponds, or leisurely stroll the neighborhood, and the summer swelter is keeping them from staying active outdoors, you can help inspire some inside amusement. Staying busy keeps seniors feeling positive and staves off cognitive decline. Before you create an itinerary, consider your elderly pal’s long-term interests Read More
Staying Healthy When the Heat Index is High
New stories recently broke that July 2019 was the Earth’s hottest month on record. Even though grocery stores are already loaded with pumpkin spice everything at the end of August and in early September, the temperatures aren’t quite ready for fall y’all. Getting your aging Baby Boomer through the dog days of summer safely is Read More
Tai Chi helps with balance and fall-prevention in the elderly
Tai chi, the ancient Chinese practice of a series of graceful movements, is a way to move your body in a slow, focused flow between different postures. This engages your body in perpetual motion, keeps your brain in the current moment, and consequently challenges your balance. The beauty of tai chi is that its effectiveness Read More