Health and Wellness for Seniors

Most changes in our lives and the lives of our aging loved ones are gradual. If we see each other often, we might not recognize that mom or dad are declining in abilities and having

During our young lives and well through our middle years, what we think about most often is the future. After all, we expect we’ll have a great deal of time to look forward to. For

I love watching my parents visit with the great grandkids. They have a special connection with each one of my nine grandkids. One of them can walk through their door, and it’s like Christmas morning

We all need our friends. Not just in the good times, but also in the stressful times. They are our outlet. They give us a fresh perspective on life. Our visits help us to focus

Even a few decades ago, medical teams believed that people with Alzheimer's Disease were beyond all hope. These people were often doomed to spend their lives sitting in wheelchairs or lying in bed until their

No one goes through life without feeling lonely from time to time, but the feeling passes and we get on with our lives. It’s not that easy for many older people. Loneliness can affect every

        As a journalist, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of seniors. Unlike younger generations, our elders went into adulthood knowing that life would take work. They didn’t expect a handout

When I was in my late 40’s, I took a tumble off the porch steps. I was carrying a box and trying not to step on my little white dog. That fall severely sprang both

It is important for seniors to stay active and engaged in order to maintain their physical and mental health, ward off cognitive decline and preserve their quality of life. Expressive therapies, such as music therapy,

Music makes us remember. A song can take us back to the first time we heard it – who we were with, how it made us feel, and all the dreams we had in that

Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate a new love or a love that has endured for decades. Whether you have been with your sweetheart for five years or more than fifty years, this

                            Maintaining an active social life can become more difficult as we age. But did you know that staying social is a