Posted on October 4, 2023 - A lot changes when someone receives a diagnosis of a serious health condition or disability. There may be changes to a person’s physical abilities, daily life, career, or long-term plans. There’s no wrong way to feel about a big change in one’s health, and complex emotions are expected. It’s important to acknowledge that people may experience grief as part of this process.
Posted on October 2, 2023 - Research has found that adding about 3,000 steps per day, can significantly reduce high blood pressure in older adults.
Posted on September 27, 2023 - Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). That illustrates how these events can impact nearly everyone and the importance of having a plan.
Posted on September 25, 2023 - Learn more about the healthy habits that can help you live longer -- inspired by the world's longest-lived communities!
Posted on September 20, 2023 - Have you decided to downsize your home for a newer, smaller model that will accommodate your golden years? Or are you trading the constant chores of home ownership for a social and lively independent living community where you will never have to mow the lawn? This time in an older adult’s life should be a happy one, but predatory home-buying scammers can turn this dream into a nightmare. Older adults with cognitive issues or those with urgent health needs are particularly susceptible to unethical home buyers.