Everyday Issues that People in Wheelchairs Face
Whether you are brand new to using one, or it’s all you’ve ever known, there are many everyday issues people in wheelchairs face. Whether you’re in your home or out [...]
When Elvis Presley Became an American Sensation
The American singer Elvis Presley began his singing career shortly after graduating from Humes High School in Memphis, Tennessee in 1953. By 1954 he began his singing career with the [...]
Why Gardening for Seniors is the Perfect Hobby
Gardening for seniors can offer tremendous health and personal benefits. It’s a wonderful way to spend additional time outdoors and enjoy the spring, summer and fall temperatures. It allows people [...]
Improving Communication Between Adult Children and Parents
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 [...]
The Many Benefits of Nature in Improving Your Life
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 [...]
What Can Seniors Do to Have Fun?
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 [...]
The World in 1956
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 [...]
How to Know When You’ll Need a Walker
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 [...]
February is National Self-Check Month
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 [...]
The Importance of Vaccinations During the Pandemic
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 [...]