Heart disease can become a major health threat as you age. Although the risks for heart disease are increased in seniors, there are many preventative measures that can be taken to lower these risks. To learn more, read Everyday Health’s seven steps to heart disease prevention.
Finding an activity that takes your mind off the cold and motivates you to stay healthy during the winter will help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle all year round. Here are 10 activities the National Council for Aging Care recommends for senior citizens.
Winter roads can be a disaster. Quite often, they can be slushy, slippery and just plain messy. To help keep you safe on the road this season, AARP identified these key winter driving safety tips.
Work-related injuries can be extremely stressful. Not only is the injury a strain on your body, but it often makes it difficult to survive financially. If you’re injured at work, it’s important to understand your legal rights and responsibilities. Here are 10 tips from NOLO on how to get the most out of your workers’ comp claim.
During winter months, seniors can be much more susceptible to a range of injuries and illnesses. To help with this safety issue, Care.com broke down some helpful tips for preventing common winter dangers seniors face.
In honor of National Bath Safety Month, we’re taking a deeper look at how to keep seniors safe in the bathroom. Check out these eight bathroom tips for seniors from Uplifting Mobility.
Some adult children are finding that their parents don’t always know best when it comes to their diet, driving, housing, medication and more. To help you learn more about what to do when your aging parents aren’t listening to you, A Place For Mom broken down eight expert tips.
‘Tis the season for family gatherings and shared dishes. While the majority of us don’t have to worry about the food we’re eating, elderly people have to be a little bit more cautious. To help you protect your loved one from food-borne illnesses this year, follow these ten basic guidelines from Caring.com.
As the holidays approach, there are many things running through your mind. What you shouldn’t have to worry about, though, is what to gift your loved one in a nursing home. That’s why the blog We Have Kids broke down 10 of the best nursing home gift ideas.
