By Senior Lifestyle | December 21, 2022
Declining cognition is a challenge for older adults and anyone in their sphere of influence. Try as they might, people with cognitive conditions such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease will gradually lose some thinking abilities,…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 15, 2022
Driving is often seen as freedom, allowing almost unlimited movement anywhere there’s a road. According to federal agencies, more than 228 million Americans are licensed to drive, and seniors ages 65 and over account for…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 08, 2022
Many doctors may encourage seniors to wear portable monitors to check on their blood pressure, heart rate or other medical conditions. These devices can come in smartwatches, blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors. Using this…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 15, 2022
A big draw for some seniors moving into communities is the variety of activities and programs that are offered. Senior Lifestyle communities offer exercise classes, book clubs, parties, happy hours and more opportunities to gather…
By Senior Lifestyle | January 13, 2022
Good nutrition is important at every age. It’s key for seniors in particular, who tend to be less active, have a slower metabolism, and absorb and use fewer nutrients. Because of this, their nutrition needs…
By Senior Lifestyle | September 24, 2021
Older Americans continue to make enticing targets for scammers. According to a report from the FBI, seniors lost almost $1 billion to elderly scams in 2020. More than 105,000 people over age 65 were scammed,…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 27, 2021
It doesn’t matter how old you are or what state of health you’re in – life itself naturally presents risks. Anyone can have an accident and get hurt doing physical activities, and even notable “safe”…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 22, 2021
When you’re caring for aging parents, sometimes what you don’t do matters as much as what you do. As we covered in 5 Ways Aging Parents Need Help from Their Adult Children, a sense of…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 12, 2021
Learning throughout your life can positively impact your health and even give you a more youthful mindset. A 2020 study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B found that older adults learning a variety…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 21, 2021
Caring for your aging parents will probably be a necessity at some point in your life. More than 70% of seniors will need assistance with daily living activities as they age, according to the Home…
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