If you’ve ever been welcomed home by an excited dog, had your lap warmed by a loving cat, or turned to a cherished pet in a stressful moment, animal therapy will make perfect sense to you. Dogs and cats provide unconditional love and can immediately make people feel calmer and less stressed. Studies have shown …
Healthy Snacks for Seniors
Everyone knows that nutrition plays an important role in aging well. You are what you eat, they say. Eating a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains will help give your body the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs to maintain good health. While some dismiss snacking as unnecessary, many experts agree …
The Dangers of Sitting Too Much
You might not realize how often you sit each day. Whether you’re relaxing on the couch, driving to the grocery store, perched in front of your desk, or resting on a bench at the park, prolonged sitting is a threat to your health. Sitting may be comfortable and convenient in many situations, but it can …
Eye Health Tips for Seniors
For a lot of seniors, a stronger glasses prescription is just a part of life. But you don’t have to resign yourself to deteriorating eye health as you enter your golden years. These eye health tips for seniors will help you keep your vision sharp so you can keep on enjoying life.
Valentine’s Day Ideas for Seniors
If you typically write off Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday,” we urge you to reconsider your stance. Not only does his holiday revolve around love and friendship, but also it often involves chocolate and fresh flowers – two undeniably great things. If you aren’t sure how to celebrate, check out our Valentine’s Day ideas …
How to Keep in Touch with Friends and Loved Ones
It’s a sad fact that many people live far away from their most cherished friends and family. Many years ago, that distance might have stifled relationships because there were so few ways to communicate over long distances. These days, we’re tremendously lucky to have a great wealth of technologies available that make long-distance communication quick, …
The Art of a Handwritten Letter
No one can deny that technologies like texting, e-mailing, and social media have improved the world in many ways. They offer speed and convenience, they create a digital paper trail, and they’re tremendously helpful for people with illegibly bad handwriting. Unfortunately, as these technologies have become more popular, handwritten letters have fallen by the wayside. Although …
Christmas Games for Seniors
One of the best things about the holiday season is that it brings people together. Friends, family, and neighbors come together to celebrate at parties and dinners throughout December. Although conversation and eating often dominate large parts of these celebrations, if you have a little extra time on your hands, why not play a few …
Christmas Trivia for Your Next Holiday Gathering
Whether you’re hoping to delight your grandkids, trying to fill a lull in conversation, or engaging in small talk with new friends at a holiday party, it’s helpful to have some Christmas trivia in your back pocket. You could even play a quick game with the other people in the group, letting the winner open …
Thanksgiving Tips for Healthy Eating
If you’re like most Americans, you look forward to Thanksgiving dinner all year round: the juicy turkey, flavorful stuffing, fluffy mashed potatoes, tart cranberry sauce, and of course a big dollop of gravy to top it all off. Second helpings and slices of pie for dessert are integral to the experience as well. But perhaps …
