by Sean Ochester | Apr 5, 2016 | Health and Wellness, Senior Living
It’s only natural to want the very best for the people we love, but as the ones we love the most grow older, we may find ourselves in the precarious position of having to make tough decisions in order to keep them safe and healthy. As a caregiver of an aging parent or...
by Sean Ochester | Mar 11, 2016 | Health and Wellness
Aquatic exercises are beneficial for people of all ages, and are particularly good for older adults because exercising in water has little impact on the joints. In water, the weight of the body can be reduced by up to 90% depending on the water’s depth, which makes...
by Sean Ochester | Mar 10, 2016 | Health and Wellness
What helps seniors strengthen their bones, improve circulation, improve mood and may even reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s? Hint: It’s not a prescription drug and it doesn’t cost a dime. If you guessed walking, you’d be right. Even a casual stroll reaps a...
by Sean Ochester | Feb 4, 2016 | Health and Wellness
You don’t have to be young and flexible to do yoga. In fact, the ancient practice is perfect for seniors who want to keep their mind sharp, muscles strong and stress at bay. Recent studies have found that yoga is a great addition to other forms of physical exercise...
by Sean Ochester | Jan 4, 2016 | Health and Wellness
It’s one of the most important vitamins we need for strong bones and teeth and can help protect us from a myriad of health conditions including diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, and even Alzheimer’s. Yet, according to the National Institutes for Health (NIH),...
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