A new study from Harvard shows that we all knew that boosting cardiovascular health was good for our long-term prognosis, but we didn’t realize it was good for our fiscal fitness, too. Tracking results from 2005, researchers determined that Medicare spending on cardiovascular disease is way down. This means that seniors are getting the message Read More
Category: Seniors
Heart Health Month: Getting Seniors to Move it Move it
We’ve all heard the tweetable saying that “sitting is the new smoking.” The medical and health experts have poked holes in that catchphrase, proving that smoking is way worse. Nevertheless, the media frenzy has brought much needed attention to the increasingly sedentary lifestyle that many Americans, particularly our older generation, are adopting. According to an Read More
New Year, New Habits: The importance of resolutions for older folks
During January and beyond, the morning talk shows are ripe with ideas for healthier living, streamlined routines, technology hacks and more. The point is, viewers should be setting attainable goals and sticking to them. This aspirational motivation is relevant for older viewers in TV land and in our real lives. Why shouldn’t seniors try to Read More
New Year, New Habits: Decluttering an elderly person’s home. What to keep, donate, toss.
As you age, having a place for everything in your home is critical to maintaining your health and safety. But it can be emotionally difficult for seniors to choose what to keep, toss, or donate—without support. Check out these tips for helping your elderly loved one clean up a messy home and improve the clutter Read More
Fraudsters Targeting the Elderly on the Rise
Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent; the FBI has added it to their website https://www.fbi.gov/scams-and-safety/common-fraud-schemes/seniors The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Common Fraud Schemes web page provides tips on how you can protect you and your family from fraud. Fraudsters tend to target elderly people with all kinds of schemes, taking advantage of their Read More