The holiday season is a time for families to come together, celebrate the past and make memories for the future. For some families, this holiday season may be their first opportunity to spend quality time with adult parents and grandparents in months or even years, especially due to the COVID-19… read more
Fall-related injuries are a significant hazard for older adults. In 2019, the CDC documented more than 3 million emergency room visits due to falls among adults 65 and older. While fall prevention methods like rearranging living spaces and shoe selection can reduce the risk of falls, it is important to… read more
As the fall season sets in and temperatures begin to dip, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the challenges presented by winter weather. Winter Safety and Older Adults Cold weather presents significantly more danger to older adults due to natural changes in the body caused by the… read more
You perform dozens of tasks every day to maintain long-term health and hygiene, from brushing your teeth and dressing to cooking and eating meals. But what happens when injury or illness makes these routine tasks difficult or impossible to accomplish alone? The following article discusses Activities of Daily Living (ADLs),… read more
As we age and our medical needs change, doctors will often prescribe medication to manage existing conditions and promote long-term health. Prescription medicine is a lifeline for seniors managing chronic conditions, but success depends on closely following the directions given by your doctor. Below are some simple tips and tricks… read more
We all want to age gracefully, but the hard truth is that having the best possible sunset years doesn’t happen by accident. If you plan to be one of the millions of Americans who choose to “age in place” (remain in your long-time home for as long as it is… read more
Urban centers like New York City offer older adults easier access to a larger span of services and amenities than many other settings, as well as more opportunities to stay connected with the surrounding community. Thanks to this ease of access, seniors living in areas like Manhattan may find it… read more
Click here to read Part I of this article Small choices we make every day can have a major impact on our overall health and wellbeing. While there are countless lists online of seemingly simple habits to develop, medical, social and psychological changes normal in the aging process can make… read more
Small choices we make every day can have a major impact on our overall health and wellbeing. While there are countless lists online of seemingly simple habits to develop, medical, social and psychological changes normal in the aging process can make these adaptations difficult to achieve. The following blog outlines… read more
Retirement means an opportunity for older adults to leave the grind of work and finally enjoy some free time, but it also creates a tough question to crack: How are you going to fill up all those free hours? An unstructured day can be relaxing from time to time, but… read more