Giving Up Driving: Transitioning to a Car-Free Lifestyle
If you have always depended on a personal vehicle to get you from point A to point B, transitioning to a car-free lifestyle initially may feel like relinquishing some of your independence. However, for many seniors, going car-free actually ends up improving their daily life in ways they couldn’t have anticipated. Whether you’re giving up […]
Senior Health: How to Get More Protein
You may require fewer calories as you age, but you might be surprised to learn that even though you don’t need to eat quite as much as you used to, your protein needs increase. Protein is a vital nutrient that helps build and maintain muscle, and also helps you heal faster after surgery or an […]
4 Signs of Exercise Overexertion in Seniors
We all know that exercise is a great way to take care of both our body and mind. However, it’s important to make sure you aren’t overdoing it—especially when you start a new exercise regimen. As a senior, you may find that your body doesn’t respond to exercise the same way it did when you […]
6 Ways to Prevent Bone Density Loss
Many people think loss of bone density is just part of aging—but that’s not even close to the whole story. While it is true that men and women begin to experience mineral losses in their bones after the age of 35, there are steps you can take to prevent bone density loss. This is especially […]
Meditation for Senior Brain Health: 7 Beginner’s Tips
Fatigue, brain fog and forgetfulness aren’t just part of aging—they’re also telltale symptoms of stress. While retirement should be a time filled with exciting adventures and well-deserved relaxation, many older adults also experience an increase in stress and anxiety. There are many contributing factors to these conditions, but sometimes the lifestyle change alone is enough […]
The Retirement Happiness Formula
Retirement can be a big adjustment–a completely new way of life. The sudden freedom won’t linger long for most of us, as we tend to fill it with activity. But will that activity make us happy? It’s about the non-financial, emotional side. Happiness during retirement requires something more than just “keeping busy” and it’s completely […]
Major Study Confirms Activity Leads to Happiness
Over 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day in America, which is rapidly changing the face of our country. The USA Today, the National Council on Aging, United Healthcare and the National Association for Area Agencies on Aging recently partnered to survey more than 1,000 seniors about their health, quality of life, financial situation and […]
Small Changes Lead to Major Success for Senior Health & Wellness
If you’ve struggled to improve your health, or introduce significant lifestyle changes, conquering one small change at a time can lead to impressive success when it comes to senior health and wellness. “Many people think that once they commit to a change, they must be perfect or do it all at once. They take on […]
What Everyone 50+ Should Know About Their Thyroid
Disorders of this small gland are common, especially in older women by Gayle Golden for Next Avenue Catherine Horvath, 51, was feeling no symptoms five years ago when her doctor ordered a routine blood test to check, among other things, how her thyroid was doing. (Your thyroid is the butterfly-shaped gland low in your neck […]
