Summer’s Bounty It can be tough to eat enough fruits and vegetables for anyone. Growing older can make proper nutrition even more difficult. Here are some tips to get the most out of summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables. Shop Farmers’ Markets – Get out. Walk about. Take home some fresh fruits and vegetables Use […]
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April News: Smart Moves Block Arthritis Pain
Dealing With Arthritis Pain? Take action to ease it. Here’s what you can do: Get enough rest. Exercise, eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and learn the right way to use and protect your joints. Proper shoes and a cane can help. Have the cane fitted by a professional. Don’t borrow one from a friend. There […]

March News: Brain & Memory Care
Your Brain, Your Age & Your Memory Just as our bodies get older, so does our brain. We become concerned about memory and thinking abilities. We may take longer to learn new things or forget to pay a bill. This is simply mild forgetfulness, a normal part of aging. What is MCI? MCI is the […]

February News: Improve Your Heart Health Now
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is a big problem. It is the leading cause of death in Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2022 approximately 703,000 Americans died from heart disease, or about 1 in every 5 deaths. Death due to heart disease results in part to modern peoples’ […]

January News: Fall Prevention
Have You Had a Recent Fall? Falling Can Be Serious. In older people, one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head injury. Each year, 2.8 million older people go to the Emergency Room because of a fall. Over 800,000 people are hospitalized each year because […]

December News: Holiday Stress?
Handling Stress At The Holidays The holidays are an extra busy time of year filled with baking, shopping, and visiting with friends and family. Although these are all very fun activities, for seniors these activities bring additional stress. Here are some helpful tips to reduce holiday stress. Sadness and grief are normal and it’s OK […]

November News: What Is Cognitive Health?
Cognitive Health Cognitive health is the ability to think, learn and remember clearly. Good cognitive health is needed so that you can effectively carry out your many everyday activities. Good cognition is just one aspect of overall brain health. Is your brain healthy? What is brain health? Your brain functions in several areas: cognition, motor […]

October News: You Can Manage Your Diabetes
Don’t Be Spooked. You Can Manage Diabetes. No tricks here. Although there is no cure for diabetes, you can manage your diabetes and live a long, healthy life. Pre-Diabetes Over 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Most do not know this. You may be at risk if you are overweight, have a family member with diabetes […]

September News: It’s Healthy Aging Month!
Stay Healthy As You Age Here are some things you can do to keep up your health. Get an Annual Physical Exam When was the last time you visited your primary care doctor? Seniors should see their doctor at least one time per year to stay healthy, or every 6 months if your doctor suggests. […]

August News: Immunization Needed? Ask Your Doctor.
August Is Immunization Awareness Month Are Your Immunizations Up To Date? As we age, our immune system declines making it harder to fight off infections. That means people 65+ years are more vulnerable to infection and complications from diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia and shingles. Many people think vaccines are for children. Or maybe […]
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