The physical and social benefits of having a hobby: Although having a hobby can be important for people of all age groups, studies show that hobbies can play a special role in keeping seniors happy, connected, and healthy. As we know, isolation can be a particular...

How genealogy can bring families closer together: Did you know that genealogy websites are currently the second most-visited type of websites on the internet? This field is very popular with seniors, and it has many benefits for them as well.  One of the benefits for...

Ways to strengthen your immunity: Strategies for staying healthy become even more important as we age. As we get older, we become more susceptible to infections, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. To strengthen your immune system, let's get back to the basics. Here...

Gift Ideas for seniors living in Adult Family Homes: By the time we reach our senior years, we have received many gifts. But over those years the needs of senior loved ones change. Seniors in assisted living or adult family homes don't want to add more clutter to...

How to adjust holiday celebrations for families of a person with dementia. Families who have a member with dementia may notice that events that were once happy holiday traditions can be stressful or taxing for a person with dementia. Here we offer some suggestions for...

How physical therapy can benefit seniors: There are several valuable things for older adults that can be achieved through physical therapy. Many of us know that physical therapy can help alleviate pain and recover from injury, or help with chronic conditions like...