Balance: It’s not just for dancers!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about three-quarters of older Americans have problems with balance. If you’re not as confident…
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.
A total knee replacement can be a good fix
Total knee replacement surgery is a clear choice for some people. A person who has continuous pain and stiffness that limits daily activities and…
There’s more to oral health than whiter teeth
You could have the most beautiful smile in the room, but a serious condition could be developing around your pearly whites right now. Gum disease can…
How much garden do you want?
If you love some fresh produce from a garden, and the fun of watching it grow, you can get quite a bit with a small patch of earth that won’t become a…
Mindful meditation: 5 minutes to better health
“Mindfulness meditation” is the act of paying close attention to your thoughts, feelings, actions and body sensations in an objective, non-attached way….
What you eat might ease arthritis pain
What you eat can ease arthritis pain Longevity is a blessing — unfortunately, our joints seem to complain a lot. According to the University of…
Easter decorating: Give plastic eggs a second life as eggimals!
Whether the kids are age 4 or 40, they’ll be smiling when they see the eggimals on your Easter table. Your plastic eggs can turn into cats, mice, pigs,…
Pros and cons of pharmacy delivery for seniors
Why go out for something when you can just get it delivered? After all, your knee hurts and the weather’s nasty. When you sign up to receive your…
You can prevent formation of bunions
Sometimes a formation of a bunion is not your fault. They often occur because of a hereditary tendency for foot pronation. Pronation occurs when, as a…
Living free in an RV? Maybe. Maybe not.
More people than ever are taking to the road in an recreational vehicle and 18 percent of new RV owners were 65 and older. It’s the thrill of the road….