The Most Helpful Apps for Seniors
Smartphones and other smart devices have become part of everyday life for most people – including seniors! Oder adults can use their apps for their smart devices to help track medications
Read MoreHow to Recognize, Prevent and Address Elder Abuse
No matter what age, everyone is entitled to be treated with kindness, respect and compassion. Unfortunately, elder abuse is a widespread problem and hundreds of thousands of adults over t
Read MoreNot Too Young or Too Old to Benefit from a Senior Center
While the main membership of most senior centers is sixty and over, today’s senior centers offer programs for all ages. From intergenerational programing to dementia awareness and other e
Read More5 Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Sure, the holidays are joyful, but the stresses of the holiday season can be overwhelming at times. Between shopping for presents; decorating the house; cooking and baking; and all the ho
Read MoreSenior Centers Help Older Adults Stay Active, Healthy and Connected
Senior centers aren’t just for playing cards and bingo anymore. Today’s senior centers are hubs of activity offering fitness classes, tasty meals, fun trips, health information and more.
Read MoreService Dogs and Therapy Dogs Help People with Disabilities and Special Needs
Whether it’s alerting a diabetic owner to a drop in blood sugar; assisting with daily tasks for a physically disabled person; or bringing joy to the residents of a hospital or nursing hom
Read MoreOpioid Addiction Can Affect Seniors
Opioid abuse is a serious public health issue that has grown to epidemic proportions nationwide. While young adults are the biggest abusers of prescription opioid pain relievers,
Read MoreHaving a Pet is Good for Your Health
Pets can boost both our physical and mental health and in some cases, even help us live longer. Many people own pets for the unconditional love and companionship, which directly increases heal
Read MoreHow to Stay Happy and Healthy: 5 Tips for Seniors in 2017
It’s common to wish someone a happy, healthy New Year, but what is the best way to accomplish that goal? Today’s seniors are living longer than ever before and want to stay as happy and health
Read MoreFree Local Hospice Guide Available
Hospice: A Wealth of Information About a Rich Resource answers many questions you might have about what hospice really is; how to choose a hospice; and how to pay for hospice. Th
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