Muscle Cramps: No Joke for Seniors
By now most of us have seen Lebron James as he writhed in agony from muscle cramps during the NBA Finals. His dramatic reaction to a combination of overheating and vigorous exercise quickly sparked a...
View ArticleEasy Ways to Reduce the Sodium in Your Diet
You’ve just been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’re hesitant to go on medication. There’s good news! With some lifestyle and diet changes, it’s easy to treat high blood pressure the natural...
View Article5 Easy Ways for Seniors to Save on Vacation
You’re enjoying your retirement but you’d like to get away. Of course, you’re on a fixed income and don’t want to spend a lot. You’ve read all the “budget travel tips” articles, but you’re way past the...
View ArticleThe Importance of Social Capital for Seniors
Studies show that money does, in fact, make people happier, but only to a certain degree. In fact, researchers at Princeton have put a price on just how much happiness money can buy or, rather, how...
View ArticleWhat Do Seniors Want From their Community?
What do seniors want from their communities? Whether they are in an independent living senior community, assisted living facility or a town with people of all ages, seniors’ needs and desires don’t...
View ArticleNew Study Gauges Effectiveness of GPS Tracking for Seniors
GPS tracking devices and other technology can help seniors live at home longer, if that’s their desire, while also assisting caregivers in Memory Care communities to protect seniors with Alzheimer’s...
View ArticleTechnology Offers New Ways to Measure Blood Sugar Levels
Diabetes is one of the more common illnesses associated with aging. More than 25 percent of all seniors in the U.S. have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. While the disease...
View Article5 Signs Your Senior Community Is High-Tech
Seniors, just like so many of us today, have grown accustomed to technology. From remote controls to our smartphones, FaceTime to Facebook, many seniors are just as tech-savvy as their younger...
View Article5 Tools to Help Seniors Stay Safe While Driving
Approximately 500 seniors are severely injured in traffic accidents each day, with another 15 dying in car crashes, according to recent statistics from the CDC. Younger drivers have faster response...
View ArticleWarning Signs of Ovarian Cancer in Seniors
Are you a woman over the age of 60? If so, you could be at greater risk for ovarian cancer than your younger counterparts. Approximately 50 percent of all ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women over...
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