In these challenging and unique times, it is important to focus on ways to take care of your mental health. Not only is mental health important for your overall mood and quality of life, but it also goes hand in hand with physical health. While the upcoming year is sure to bring with it more [...]
With more time at home than ever before, people are looking for ways to keep busy. While old hobbies are certainly a comforting pastime to revisit, it is also a good time to broaden your horizons. With technology, there are more ways than ever to learn something new. From tutorial videos to how-to articles, you [...]
Arthritis is a condition in which your joints become damaged or inflamed. To ease the condition, many people opt to reduce their symptoms by taking extra dietary supplements and following a low-inflammation diet. These steps help maintain a healthy body weight, which also eases pressure on joints. This post will help you pick some choice [...]
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory condition that travels via airborne droplets from sneezing or coughing. While most cases improve in 1-2 weeks, serious complications can occur in adults over 65. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates nearly 500,000 people are hospitalized each year from influenza-related complications. Every year, the variant [...]
Many people who have retired consider owning a pet cat. The flexibility and free time now available to you provide an opportunity that might not have been practical while working or looking after a family. With the children having long since flown the nest and grandkids now older, the physical and emotional benefits of sharing [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought our immune systems front and center of our attention. Hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and masks have been flying off grocery store shelves for months in the hope that they will protect us from the virus. These are important items to keep handy, but there is also a lot you can do [...]
Gout is a form of arthritis. Caused by urate crystals in joints. Consumption of food and drink such a steak, seafood, alcohol, and sugary drinks can promote the forming of urate crystals. Symptoms are often related to slight to severe pain in the joints. To treat cases of Gout, adjust diet immediately. Gout can [...]
With current restrictions in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are depending on technology now more than ever. Tools that are available to us virtually make it possible to continue with our plans right from home. If you or a loved one is considering making a move into a retirement community, the good [...]
Downsizing into an independent living apartment is a big step for some individuals. Many people who are making this move wonder how they will be able to go from having a house to living in an apartment. If you’re in this position, there are a few things you might be able to do that can [...]
In times when staying home and social distancing are strongly encouraged, it can be easy to lose touch with people you are used to seeing in your daily life. Talking to friends and family every day is an important factor in fighting off feelings of loneliness and isolation. While there are certainly challenges to seeing [...]
