Category Archives: Health and Fitness

4 Great Health Resolutions

January is the month of New Year’s resolutions—did you make some resolutions? How are they working out for you so far? Making resolutions can be challenging, but the best ones are worth the effort. If you want to maintain your health as you get older, here are some excellent resolutions to make—now or any time…

Striving for a happy and healthy life should be a priority for everyone especially as we continue to age. Becoming “wellderly” has become a new term to define this lifestyle. According to Scripps, “wellderly” is defined as healthy elderly people over the age of 80 who have no serious chronic medical conditions. These medical conditions…

As our loved ones reach the end of their journey with us, we should make the time as peaceful as possible. Keep a close watch on symptoms such as changes in appetite, breathing problems, digestive problems, changes in body temperature, or pain. These could be warning signs that your loved one is nearing the end…

Visiting Lonely Elders During the Holiday Season

This time of year hosts several major holidays including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s and it can remind the elderly of traditions and loved ones who have passed away. Make a point this holiday season to visit with your aging loved ones or go out into the community to make seniors feel special. Loneliness in…

What Kind of Therapy Could Help Your Aging Loved One?

Animal Therapy Animals are not judgmental creatures which allow people to open up to share stories, feelings and emotions. For elderly loved ones, an encounter with a therapy animal can trigger memories of their own pets or childhood. Seeing a furry four-legged friend can brighten someone’s day especially for seniors who are in a nursing…

Getting regular exercise helps your body in so many ways from bones and joints to heart and circulation. Let’s look at some fun ways to exercise and enjoy your surroundings. Walking Take a friend and enjoy a stroll in the evenings. The weather won’t be too hot and you might even catch a pretty sunset.…

It’s been a hot one this summer, especially if you’re living here in sunny Florida. We’ve got a few ideas to beat the heat with some yummy and healthy treats. BBQ Favorites Having a summer BBQ with friends and family? Try making these few changes to cut down on carbs. Go breadless by making colorful…