Summer is a time to have barbecues, attend concerts, go on beach vacations, and just enjoy the outdoors. However, hot weather and bright sunlight can pose health risks — especially for seniors. Our bo...
According to Cancer.org, nearly 3.3 million Americans are diagnosed with basal or squamous skin cancer each year in the US (for a total of 5.4 million total cases, as some people have more than one), ...
Según Cancer.org, casi 3,3 millones de estadounidenses son diagnosticados con cáncer de piel escamoso o basal cada año en los EE. UU. (Para un total de 5,4 millones de casos, ya que algunas personas t...
Las vacunas COVID-19 finalmente se están distribuyendo ampliamente en Filadelfia, la nación y en muchas partes del mundo. A medida que aumente el número de vacunaciones, es de esperar que el número de...
COVID-19 vaccines are finally being distributed widely around Philadelphia, the nation, and in many parts of the world. As vaccination numbers increase, we will hopefully see case numbers finally begi...
If the time has come to help a friend or family member save a few hundred bucks a year by doing away with their landline (as well cut back pesky telemarketing calls), you might be wondering: With so many cellphones on the market, how do I choose one that’s right for seniors?
Meditation and mindful living have long been part of a holistic approach to healing, whether it’s to help manage chronic health conditions, as a part of treatment for anxiety or other mental illnesses, or simply to afford people a better quality of life and increase their control over their emotions. For seniors especially, incorporating meditation into their daily routine can have surprising health benefits.
It’s no secret that technology has improved by leaps and bounds in the past ten years. This development means that there are new devices and applications that are more readily available for just about every purpose, including helping seniors, their caregivers, and family members.
Everyone knows that playing with an animal can make you feel better. Seeing your dog’s smiling face at the end of a long day can provide a very tangible mood boost to people that may be feeling down, and emotional support animals are commonplace for people with illnesses or suffer from trauma. But what some people may not realize is that the health benefits of having a pet are taken seriously in the medical community.
News about the Coronavirus is everywhere, businesses of all kinds have closed their doors and people are staying home to flatten the curve of reported cases. As social distancing takes a toll on every individual, it’s a unique hardship for seniors in particular. Let’s explore some of the ways in which seniors can occupy themselves, remain in good physical health, and be active in their own right in the midst of the pandemic.