By Senior Lifestyle | September 14, 2016
As baby boomers continue to age, the number of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 5.8 million Americans are experiencing the disease. By 2050, the number is expected…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 21, 2016
Did you know nearly 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia? And that every 66 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s? It’s time to take an active role in reducing those numbers….
By Senior Lifestyle | May 31, 2016
Arthritis isn’t inevitable for older people, but 23.7% of adults – about 58.5 million people – have the disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those numbers are expected to increase…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 17, 2016
Frances Eklund Woodmark at Sun City Choosing winners for our Heart of Caring award is not only wonderfully challenging, but also fun as our selection committee reads the creative ways our team members live out…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 16, 2016
Dehydration runs rampant among Americans. The National Institutes of Health cites reports that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. It’s also reported that 17% to 28% of older adults are dehydrated. Lack of hydration, though…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 28, 2016
Preventing falls is an essential part of caring for seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in four adults over the age of 65 falls each year, and 3 million people are treated…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 22, 2016
As we age, it’s not uncommon to encounter changes in our mental health. Two prevalent conditions among seniors are depression and dementia, both of which can significantly impact the quality of life for individuals and…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 15, 2016
Sinus headaches can really make for a miserable day, getting in the way of the things you’d really like to do. Sinuses can get inflamed because of an allergic reaction or an infection, leading to…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 09, 2016
While sitting may seem harmless, it can actually be very dangerous to your health if done to excess. In fact, sedentary living has been linked to many health problems, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 01, 2016
Love comes in many forms: the love of a lifelong partner, the love of friends, the love of family – and the love of your fellow humans in general. Love is all about connections, and…
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