Improving communication between adult children and parents can go a long way in ensuring a health relationship with family. The pandemic may have made regular in-person visits more challenging, or [...]

There are many benefits of nature, especially following a long winter and the impacts of the pandemic. The good news is that the calendar is about to turn, and with [...]

Spring is just around the corner and vaccines are quickly becoming a reality for the senior population. The potential is there for more socialization and recreation amongst this group. So [...]

Age 65 is the standard for being labeled a senior citizen. If you turn 65 this year, you were born in 1956. The country and the world have changed a [...]

If you have an aging family member, you may have found yourself wondering how to know when you need a walker. There are several signs, but below are a few [...]

This month is National Self-Check Month, an opportunity for Americans to become more proactive about their health. In the U.S, people tend to take a more reactive approach to health [...]

In the late 1790s, smallpox ravaged the nation. Thanks to the invention of a doctor named Edward Jenner, vaccinations helped to bring the disease under control. There is a laundry [...]

Self-care during the pandemic is a practice that has become essential. It’s always been important, but with the stress of day-to-day life, it’s become even more essential. We need to [...]

Understanding when you may need a wheelchair can be a tough, emotional decision. It may be a matter of aging, and not wanting to give up your independence. It may [...]

Researching a nursing home has always been a challenging task that deserves a thoughtful approach from the family and caregivers. The pandemic has added another layer of questions and considerations, [...]