Summer has arrived, providing welcome relief from spring allergies. While having fun this summer, there are some seasonal safety considerations for older adults. June is National Safety Month, when the National Safety Council and other groups strive to raise awareness of the top causes of injury. What are some steps older adults can take to… Read More 7 Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe this Summer
Calling all creatives! Help us re-imagine unused space at the iconic Villa Hotel, a major entertainment venue back in its 1950s heyday. Now home to The Villa at San Mateo, we’re inviting community members to participate in The Villa Challenge competition to redesign space that supports aging in place. Spaces included in the challenge were… Read More The Villa Challenge: Redesigning Space to Support Aging in Place
What does retirement mean for you? For many older adults, it means continuing to work — whether full-time or part-time. An increasing number of Americans over the age of 65 are choosing to keep working, for a variety of reasons. In 2000, research found that just under 13 percent of older adults continued to work.… Read More Retirement? Nope, Not Just Yet
Do you love your exercise routine? If not, it may be time to tweak your fitness activities to make them more fun — and more effective. The organizers of National Senior Health & Fitness Day — recognized this year on May 30 — want you to know that participating in a regular exercise program can… Read More Get Moving for National Senior Health & Fitness Day
Last month, we offered some tips to help you travel safely and comfortably. When thinking about travel, oftentimes we overlook interesting places here in the United States. In the second installment of our travel series, we explore enticing destinations for older adults interested in traveling. When traveling on a budget, flexibility is key. If you’re… Read More Senior Travel Blog, Part II: Best Places for Older Adults to Travel
How can we create inclusive communities that enable individuals living with cognitive impairment or dementia to be more engaged and socially integrated? Elder Care Alliance is addressing this issue through development of innovative programs such as Erasing Boundaries for Business, a training program in the pilot stage to help create inclusivity for individuals living with… Read More Erasing Boundaries for Business: Dementia Inclusion Training
If you’ve always loved to travel, you can continue to enjoy your hobby as you get older. And, if you’ve dreamed of visiting faraway destinations, there’s no time like the present to get started. In this two-part series, we offer some tips for making the most of your travels, along with fantastic destinations for older… Read More Part I: Travel Tips for Older Adults (Next month, Part II: Best Places for Seniors to Travel)
Research has linked hearing impairment with a higher chance of cognitive decline as people age. Based on a new study, vision impairment may pose the same risks. Using data on two large groups of older adults, researchers found that individuals who had trouble with distance vision had as much as three times the risk of… Read More Vision and Hearing Loss, Their Role in Cognitive Decline
If you or a loved one are considering a move to senior housing, you may encounter several options for active, independent individuals. What is the difference between active adult communities and independent living, and what should you know to make the best choice for you? Active Adult Communities Active adult communities have emerged in recent… Read More What’s the Difference Between Active Adult vs. Independent Living?
As the U.S. population grows older, ageism remains a common form of discrimination. In both subtle and overt forms, unfair treatment confronts older people in the workplace, at the doctor’s office, in the media and online. Ageism springs from false stereotypes that paint older people as having physical and mental impairments. Such stereotypes also promote… Read More Celebrate Getting Older, Combat Ageism and Alter Perceptions
