The risk of having a stroke doubles every decade you live past the age of 55. In other words, the longer you live, the more you need to be aware of your stroke risk. One warning sign of stroke risk is experiencing a mini stroke. Learn the symptoms of a mini stroke so you can …
Can You Reduce Your Risk of Falling?
Seniors know that falls are serious business. What you may not know is that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of falling and stay active well into your golden years. Don’t let a fear of fall-related injuries take away the activities you love.
Music and Memories
Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde’s famous quotes are generally insightful, biting, and sarcastic, but his comment on music and its tie to memory is only one of these three things: “Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memories.” What is it about music and memories and emotion that resonates so strongly? …
Tai Chi for Beginners
Tai chi is called “medication in motion” by Harvard Medical School. It’s a gentle and simple style of exercise that can have a huge impact on your balance, mobility, and flexibility. But how do you get started? Take a deep breath, stretch, and get ready for some tai chi for beginners!
Art Therapy for Dementia
No matter what your age, creating art is a fun way to express yourself. But did you know that art can also be medicine? Art therapy is a great tool to help people express themselves, and it has special benefits for those living with dementia. Read on to learn why experts recommend art therapy for …
Balance Exercises for Seniors
Did you know that every eleven seconds, a senior is treated in an emergency room for an injury related to a fall? It’s important for seniors to be aware of the risk that falls can pose to their quality of life. However, there are plenty of things you can do to improve your balance and …
Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors
When you think about staying active as a senior, you may think of things like daily walks and low-impact aerobics. But did you know about the benefits of strength training for seniors? It may seem strange to start lifting weights in your golden years, but there’s actually no better time in your life to make …
How to Stay Active at Home
When many people think about living an active lifestyle, they focus on vigorous exercises and lifting weights at the gym. While those activities are clearly beneficial, they can also be intimidating. It’s important to remember that all sorts of activities qualify as movement, and you don’t need a gym or an exercise class to be …
Flexibility Exercises for Seniors
If you’re feeling a little less flexible than usual, you’re not alone. We start to lose strength and flexibility in our joints as we get older, leading to reduced range of motion and eventual difficulty turning, bending, and lifting. This is especially true if you’ve spent a lot of time sitting, whether that be at …
Why Laughing Is Good for Your Health
You’ve heard it before: Laughter is the best medicine. There’s nothing quite like sharing a belly laugh with friends. Laughter can strengthen your connections with others, brighten up a dreary day, and contribute to some of your favorite memories. But did you know that laughter also comes with a variety of proven health benefits? Scroll …
