Do you often feel moody or melancholy in the wintertime? Does it ever feel like the cold temperatures and lack of sunlight are sapping your energy? Do you find it difficult to be upbeat and motivated when the days are short and frigid? Don’t brush off these feelings as “the winter blues.” You may suffer …
How to Make Your Home Cozy
Winter may be cold and dreary, but it offers one undeniable benefit: cozying up indoors with your friends and family. On chilly days when the sun hides behind clouds and sets early in the evening, you can always enjoy the warm, relaxing environment indoors. However, not every house provides such an environment. If you want …
Fun Facts About Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is about a week away, so now is the perfect time to figure out how you’d like to celebrate. You don’t need to plan a romantic date to enjoy February 14th – you don’t even need to be in a relationship! If you don’t already have plans, consider organizing a party, inviting a …
Winter Safety for Seniors
Isn’t it wonderful to live in a place that experiences four distinct seasons? People like to complain about winter, but let’s take a moment to appreciate all the lovely things about wintertime: beautiful snow that transforms the landscape, cozy fires, hot cocoa, soft sweaters and flannel pajamas, warm blankets, an excuse to eat comfort foods …
Winter Crafts for Seniors
During the long winter months, when you spend so much of your time cooped up inside, it’s common to feel a little restless and bored. Why not inject a little creativity into your days? Even if you’re not naturally artistic and you’ve never been handy with craft supplies, you can enjoy some fun quality time …
Strategies to Prevent Diabetes
According to a study by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), as many as 25 percent of the U.S. population age 65 and up has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes poses an especially high number of health risks for seniors, including higher mortality, reduced functionality, and severe microvascular and cardiovascular complications (including heart disease). Diabetes is a …
Icebreaker Questions for Seniors
Ever find yourself feeling nervous before meeting new people? Joining a new group or social network can be intimidating, especially if you’re the only newcomer. Fortunately, you have the power to eliminate some of that initial social awkwardness with a few fun icebreaker questions. Icebreaker questions for seniors can be a great way to get …
How to Help Your Community
“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” When President John F. Kennedy spoke these immortal words at his inaugural address in 1961, he hoped to inspire his fellow Americans and remind them of the value of civic action and public service. Although most people agree that …
Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
When you’ve been sedentary for a long time, exercise can seem intimidating, challenging, or even optional. As people get older, they’re more likely to be less active. In fact, according to the CDC, about one in three men and one in two women engage in no physical activity by age 75. If you’ve been shrugging …
How Is Oral Health Related to Overall Health?
Many people assume that dental health and general physical health are separate concerns. There’s a reason, they might say, that your doctor doesn’t check your teeth for cavities and your dentist doesn’t measure your blood pressure. How is oral health related to overall health? Interestingly, researchers have proven that there is a synergistic relationship between …
