September is Healthy Aging Month! This is an annual observance that was created more than 25 years ago by Carolyn Worthington, editor-in-chief of Healthy Aging ® Magazine and executive director of Hea...
Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia are often highly sensitive to their environment. Creating a soothing place to live helps minimize agitation, reduce challenging behaviors, and improve quality of l...
Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. Although it is primarily a disease of the elderly, its development may be associated with conditions that are not ...
No matter how old you are, exercise can improve your quality of life and you don’t have to spend a lot of time doing it to see and feel improvements. Like everyone else, seniors need to engage i...
Heart disease is the leading cause of preventable deaths in the UK. One of the biggest contributors to these statistics is a lack of commitment to a heart-healthy lifestyle. Your lifestyle is not only...
Stress is common at any stage of life, when you are younger one can be stressed about their careers, spouses, or children. As a younger individual often it is easier to get through those stressful tim...
Healthy eating is important at any age but becomes even more so as we reach midlife and beyond. As well as keeping your body healthy, eating well can also be the key to a positive outlook and staying ...
How diabetes is managed is dependent on the type of diabetes and each individual. It’s important to regularly consult your health care team. You can manage your diabetes and live a long and healthy li...
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many foods. Your body needs cholesterol to function normally and makes all that you need.
Proper nutrition is important at any age, but it becomes increasingly important as we get older. Many seniors struggle with changing nutritional needs, but for dementia patients, ensuring adequate nutrition can be challenging at best, missed entirely at worst.