Get your move on!
Get your move on!
I recently walked into a room of older men and women seated in a circle with upbeat music playing. They did not notice my arrival because they were clapping, singing, stomping their feet and dancing in … Learn More
Staying active in mind, body and spirit
Staying active in body, mind and spirit
As we age, most of us will agree that aging graciously is a goal. In our retirement years, many of us want to spend time with grandchildren, travel, and to pursue those creative … Learn More
Make your digital footprint a part of your estate planning
What the Tech?
Make your “digital footprint” a part of your estate planning
Every day, more than 10,000 people receive “Happy Birthday” greetings on Facebook.
Many of those 10,000 people have passed away! However, their families can’t take down their … Learn More
Ways to reduce isolation for older adults
Lonely days and nights can lead to health problems; older adults need interaction to stay vibrant
In a series of interviews with older adults in our community, we were disheartened to hear about feelings of isolation:
- “Those four walls
Benefits of volunteering
Older volunteers who are active and involved are essential to a healthy community; volunteerism extends and enhances life
The number of older adults in America is soaring, and will be for decades. By the year 2050, those 65+ will account … Learn More
April is Stress Awareness Month
Embrace a new strategy to keep stress away
We all know what stress feels like: Your heart races, you feel sweaty or nauseated, your mind can’t stop thinking about possible (bad) outcomes. Alleviating stress and negativity can add years and … Learn More
Protect yourself against scams
Protect yourself against scams
$36.5 billion – This is how much money adults over 60 lose annually to financial exploitation, according to a 2016 study done by True Link Financial. A big portion of this financial loss is at the … Learn More
Caregiving is a family affair
When Mom or Dad or another older relative needs help, the whole family is affected. Flexibility, availability and putting egos and family dynamics aside as much as possible are keys to successful caregiving – the kind that helps the individual … Learn More
(HE)ART Health
Embrace your artistic tendencies and improve your heart health simultaneously.
Numerous studies claim stress can increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, but did you know that there might be a non-medical way to reduce this risk? While you should still … Learn More
Get Your Happy On Thru Apps
by Jenni Hargrove
Finding balance in one’s life can be made easier through the use of mobile apps, keeping you informed and engaged but not tied to your computer.