Recent statistics report that by the year 2050, more than one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 years or older. The growth of the senior living housing industry continues to expand, with approximately 22,000 senior living communities existing across America in...
Even though many seniors recognize the value of living a healthy lifestyle, they make choices that can negatively affect their health over time. Some believe they deserve to indulge in unhealthy habits now that they’re older. Others may believe the misconception that...
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a month dedicated to educating Americans about the facts and signs of a stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The risk of...
No matter your age, experiencing stress is inevitable. In fact, some stress is vital to our health and well-being. Stress serves as a warning system for our bodies, triggering the fight-or-flight response when we’re in harmful situations. Stress can help us accomplish...
The new year marks the start of a blank slate, an opportunity to start again. Americans across the nation set goals or resolutions to improve their health in the year ahead. Although the majority of resolutions focus on exercise or nutrition, an often overlooked...
Although nutrition plays a crucial role in healthy aging, pursuing regular physical activity is one of the most important things an older adult can do for their health. Research continues to show that a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to an older adult’s health and...
