Most people are aware that high blood pressure can be dangerous and is a top cause of heart attacks and strokes. But do you know what constitutes healthy blood pressure? Historically, doctors have considered blood pressure above 140/90 as worrisome, but new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology have changed that standard. Readings over… Read More New Blood Pressure Guidelines and How They Might Affect You

If you are a senior adult with type 2 diabetes, you may be at increased risk for bone fractures. As part of a three-year study of 1,000 people by Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for Aging Research in Boston, researchers recently found that older adults with diabetes had weakness in their bones that traditional bone density testing failed to… Read More Are You at Risk for Bone Fractures?

Do you have memories you would enjoy writing about or some that you want to better understand? The Villa at San Mateo is hosting a special class on March 20: Tell Your Story: Learn to Write About Your Life. Based on the techniques of Guided Autobiography, the class provides a structure to help you begin… Read More Special March 20 Class Shows You How to Write About Your Life

If you’re considering a move to an independent senior living community, you may feel some anxiety about meeting people and making new friends. For people who tend to be shy or introverted, building relationships can take some planning and effort. Fortunately, in an independent living community like The Villa at San Mateo, you’ll find numerous… Read More Making New Friends at an Independent Senior Living Community

When your grandchildren visit, you may want to have activities planned that don’t involve video games or the TV. To make the most of your time together, consider some do-it-yourself projects that help strengthen your bond with your grandkids. Be sure to choose age-appropriate projects and consider your grandchild’s interests. As you progress, take plenty… Read More DIY Projects for Older Adults and Grandkids

For many active, older adults, the decision to sell the family home and downsize comes fairly easily. Once the children have grown up and moved out, a large home can become a burden in a variety of ways. Instead of buying another, smaller home, many older adults are experiencing the benefits of renting in communities… Read More For Sale! The Benefits of Older, Active Adults Selling Their Home and Renting

As people stay healthy and live longer lives, older adults are engaging in new ways with their communities and their neighbors. Today’s older adults have the skills — and the will — to participate in civic life and take on leadership roles in aging issues. What are some of the attributes that older leaders bring… Read More How (and Why) Older Adults Can Take on a Leadership Role in Their Community

Are you or a loved one at risk for heart disease? Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, obesity and other factors can increase the chances of cardiovascular problems, but there are steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. February is American Heart Month, created by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 to increase public… Read More American Heart Month

Did you know that you can lose as much as 40 percent of your vision to glaucoma without even noticing? Known as “the sneak thief of sight,” the disease may exhibit few symptoms — or no symptoms at all — and results in permanent vision loss. As Glaucoma Awareness Month and Low Vision Awareness Month,… Read More Glaucoma Awareness & Eye Health Month

If you have grandchildren in their late teens, 20s and 30s, you may wonder how best to communicate and connect with them. Young people born between about 1980 and 2000 are categorized as millennials, who now make up the biggest living generation of Americans. Millennials have been the subject of significant media scrutiny, with not… Read More Tips for Grandparents to Understand and Connect with Their Millennial Grandchildren