As you age, some things simply won't work the way they used to. But that doesn't mean you have to give up and allow aging to rule your life. Instead, combat the signs of aging and ensure you spend your golden years as agile as ever. For those who are advancing in age, it's crucial to keep joint and muscle health in mind, and to actively prevent against injury and weakness. … [Read more...]
Drop the Guilt – Senior Living Can be a Blast!
Making the decision to find new living arrangements for an elderly parent is never easy, especially if you are currently considering placing them into a nursing home. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider all of your available options, and you should also take steps to make your parent feel more comfortable. Dealing With the Emotional Aspects of the Move It is … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Live Well in Your Golden Years
Some say that your retirement years are the most memorable and happiest in a person’s life. Without responsibilities or work to consume the majority of your daytime hours, you’re now free to pursue hopes and dreams that you’ve put off until now. The following are four tips on how to live well throughout your golden years. Travel and Leisure Raising a family, work and other … [Read more...]
Elderly and Alone? Safe Ways to Maintain Your Independence
If you are an elderly individual who prefers remaining in your home over moving into an assisted living or retirement community, it is important to take steps to ensure that you remain safe at all times. After all, one of the downsides of getting older is that your likelihood of getting hurt in an accident or experiencing a medical emergency is greatly increased. Fortunately, … [Read more...]
For Love is Never too Late
It is normal view of young couple holding hands, kissing in park, hugging. This view is very common, isn’t very popular to see often older people walking together holding hands – why? A lot of older people are alone. The reason for their loneliness are: life partner’s death, being left, or divorced. People often think that falling in love in elderly is not possible. The … [Read more...]
Welcoming Senior Citizenship-10 Pre-Retirement Mistakes You Should Avoid
As you approach your golden years, you have a lot to look forward to. More time with family, less time stuck behind a desk, and a new life filled with adventure, fun and happiness. While retirement is an exciting period in a person’s life, there are also some challenges that await new retirees without proper planning. Here are ten mistakes you should avoid making … [Read more...]
Why Yoga Fitness is on the Rise with Seniors
Why Yoga Fitness is on the Rise With Seniors Yoga classes are becoming extremely popular with seniors because they offer a very viable method for alleviating pain, fatigue and stress. In the past, conventional wisdom questioned whether or not seniors would be physically capable of performing the necessary moves. However, it is now understood by doctors and physical therapists … [Read more...]
Thriving through the Golden Years: 5 Tips On Being An Active Senior
Heading into retirement doesn’t have to be seen as the end, but rather a beginning period that holds a host of opportunities. Having a fulfilling and worthwhile retirement can include things such as staying connected with friends and trying your hand at the activities that you’ve always longed to do, but you never had the time. The following are some helpful tips on how to … [Read more...]
What Will You Do In Retirement?
After working your whole life towards retirement, it can almost seem too good to be true when you finally reach it. Many people get overwhelmed when they reach their retirement and have a hard time figuring out what to do with their new found freedom and extra time on their hands. Previously, when people finally reached retirement age, they didn't do much because they weren't … [Read more...]
How Hormonal Imbalances Affect Weight During Menopause
Losing weight is almost never easy, but during menopause, it can be particularly difficult to lose weight. Genetics and lifestyle can both play a role in weight gain that happens in the years leading up to and during menopause, but hormonal imbalances can contribute to weight problems as well. Of course, you can't change genetics, but altering certain aspects of your lifestyle … [Read more...]