Seniors For Living

Even if you haven’t seen the creepy anti-smoking ads from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you must know by now that smoking is dangerous. But not only does smoking (including secondhand smoke) cause lung cancer, it can ...

Most seniors report sleeping less than they did when younger. Sometimes it’s the result of requiring fewer hours of sleep to feel rested, but is often attributed to insomnia. The American Psychological Association (APA) reports that almost half of ...

Having just amended all the soil in my 4 ft. by 12 ft. raised herb bed, I can attest to the great workout you get from gardening. With the right moves, it can be like a trip to the gym without the ...

Anyone who loves a pet knows their powerful, positive energy and huge role they play in our lives. Studies show that being around animals is also good for both physical and mental well-being. As a N.Y. Times New Old ...

As baby boomers become the largest population of older adults in the United States, the challenges of managing later life long-term care will undoubtedly become more complex. An article on Leadingage.org reports that PBS NewsHour has responded to this ...

Yoga can be intimidating at any age -- the often unpronounceable names, the pretzel-like body contortions. But yoga master Tao Porchen-Lynch maintains that everyone can do it, and she is living proof. In 2012 at the age of 93, Tao earned the ...

When it comes to government and health care, it’s easy to focus on all the things that have gone wrong. But for those who haven’t reached Medicare age yet, as well as those currently relying on it for ...

In what state would you guess the healthiest seniors live? Minnesota rated the highest of the 50 states in a report by the United Health Foundation (UHF). The report and its ranking criteria were cited in a recent article on SeniorHousingNews....

Having medical students practice communication skills on “patients” portrayed by actors is not a new teaching tool. It’s also a way to test students’ diagnostic skills. An actor patient presents a complicated diagnosis or vaguely conveys symptoms and the ...