Health & Wellness

Exercise is just one way to have an improved quality of life for seniors. Here, a senior man and senior woman work with a trainer in an exercise class.

January 2, 2026 | Est. 6min.

7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Between 1900 and 2021, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 40 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…

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Health & Wellness

April 17, 2018 | Est. 6min.

How Seniors Can Have Better Doctor’s Appointments

Navigating the medical system can be a daunting process. It’s challenging enough to find a doctor with openings, let…
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Alzheimer’s & Dementia

March 20, 2018 | Est. 7min.

Would You Want to Know Your Risk of Alzheimer’s?

If one of your parents suffers with Alzheimer’s disease, what does that mean for your own prognosis? Would you…
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Health & Wellness

February 6, 2018 | Est. 5min.

Neil Diamond and Coping with Parkinson’s Disease

Fans of Neil Diamond grieved to learn that the longtime pop singer has canceled the remainder of his 50th…
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Health & Wellness

January 23, 2018 | Est. 4min.

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to Beat the Winter Blues

The official beginning of winter arrived on December 21, marking the darkest day of the year. Around this time,…
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Health & Wellness

January 16, 2018 | Est. 7min.

What to Do About Unintentional Weight Loss in Seniors

One of my readers recently sent in this question: “My 88-year-old father lives in his own home about 100…
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Health & Wellness

January 9, 2018 | Est. 4min.

Retirement Living Guide: How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle at a Retirement Community

As the American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The first wealth is health.” It forms the base that…
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Caregiver Tips

October 16, 2017 | Est. 6min.

Seniors and Safe Driving

Americans inherently cherish their independence and freedom, so when the time comes to address the issue of older adult…
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Health & Wellness

August 4, 2017 | Est. 5min.

Bethesda Terrace Residents Celebrate National Friendship Day

Over the past four years, Bethesda Terrace residents Joan Howarth and Milt and Aldy Herrick have developed a strong…
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Health & Wellness

July 28, 2017 | Est. 4min.

Health Benefits of Water Aerobics for Seniors

Physical activity is good for the heart, lungs, muscles, and minds of older adults. However, it can be hard…
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Health & Wellness

July 17, 2017 | Est. 4min.

Fidget Toys Soothe Seniors with Dementia and Anxiety

When a senior with dementia is stressed or anxious, you can often see it in their hands. They tend…
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Health & Wellness

June 30, 2017 | Est. 5min.

Senior Care Options: When Is It Right to Make the Move?

If you’re a caregiver for a senior, you want them to be happy and have as much independence as…
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Health & Wellness

May 30, 2017 | Est. 3min.

Warning Signs of Dementia

A Lot of Life to Live It can be difficult to notice the slight changes in a senior that…
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