Falls Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22 Take time; mind your surroundings
It seems like one day we are galloping down the stairs and the next day we are tiptoeing down every step. We take it philosophically. What we often don’t…
Author: Allyson Good
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
In this pilot program, help comes home
In one new, experimental government program, nurses and medical technicians come to the home, instead of the patients coming to the hospital. In 2012,…
Mood and happy memories
Can a picture or memory of a happy event change your mood? Researchers think that is possible. University of Massachusetts/Amherst researchers found that…
Humans get lift from nature
A family medicine professor has identified four main benefits of being surrounded by nature. Sara L Warber of the University of Michigan has studied the…
Care: Giving the gift of time
Time disorientation is a common problem with the elderly, especially for dementia and early Alzheimers patients A clock by GeriGuard Solutions aims to…
Couples over 60 are living together but not getting married
It’s a definite trend: Couples over 60 are living together but not getting married, and there are lots of financial and person considerations that go into…
New wearable technology for seniors makes life safer
Smartwatches are part of the big new tech push for things seniors can wear to offer safety, information, and help when needed. Unlike an emergency button…
Seniors can be infected with Zika virus too
“Although there is no definitive treatment for Zika, seniors who think they may have it should immediately seek supportive medical care, which can…
To boost muscle mass, get protein at breakfast and lunch
Here’s some important news: To protect against muscle loss and frailty, when you consume protein can be as important as how much. In a clinical trial…
Deciding what the most important things on your bucket list are … or should be
What’s important on your bucket list… or should be Because many retirees are healthier and wealthier than those of previous generations, their bucket…