Laughter is strong medicinePreventing heart disease is a laughing matter.February is National Heart Health Month. Learning how to prevent heart disease is more vital today than ever. It’s still the #1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. What’s funny about that? Nothing. Except preventing heart disease IS a laughing matter […]
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Elder Suicide: the surprising numbers and how senior living helps prevent themSuicide rates continue to rise in the US. Especially elder suicide. Living in a senior community can reduce the risk of elder suicide. Know the “red flag” behaviors that signal someone needs help. Find resources to prevent elder suicide.What do the numbers say about […]
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Bringing Our Best Poker Face to Fight Alzheimer’sOn the longest day of the year – the summer solstice – we combined our best fight face with a poker face. Poker for Alzheimer’s was an event to remember. Everyone from beginners to hard-core had a blast.June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness MonthThe Longest Day is the […]
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3 Ways Seniors Can Avoid Dangerous Allergy Medications This SpringA-A-A-Chooooo! It’s spring and pollen levels are climbing. We rely on antihistamines to reduce the discomfort of seasonal allergy symptoms. Itchy red eyes, nasal drip, sneezing, and poor sleep make life miserable for young and old alike.But some allergy medications are dangerous for adults over 60. […]
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Fitness for seniors and their dogs.Seniors benefit from dog companionship. But winter inactivity brings de-conditioning. Help seniors and their dogs get healthy with physical and mental exercise. “My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog thinks I am.”Author Unknown Seniors and dogsDogs add so much to our lives: companionship, unconditional […]
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