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

As individuals age, their bodies change, and getting adequate nutrition begins to pose additional challenges. Some people may drink less water due to declining thirst, while others find food unappealing. Nutrition plays a significant role in overall health, and packing in nutrient bang for your calorie buck becomes even more important with age. What are… Read More Power Foods for Healthy Aging

If your healthy habits fell a little short of your intentions in 2017, the New Year is the perfect time to start fresh. Whether your goal is losing weight, getting fit, reducing stress or being more social, you can focus on proactive steps to help you improve. Here are seven of the top New Year’s… Read More Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older, Independent Adults

Keeping skin healthy poses challenges at any age. From acne to sun damage to serious dryness, skin problems can surface throughout life. As your skin matures, what are some steps you can take to keep it looking great? Cleanse Your Face Correctly Washing your face properly is not as simple as it seems, and doing… Read More Healthy Skin at any Age

Have you jumped on the virtual reality bandwagon yet? If you’re interested in technology, you’ve probably heard of VR, and you may know that its popularity in the gaming world has grown exponentially in recent years. VR headsets currently appeal mainly to younger consumers who enjoy video games, but the technology has begun to spread… Read More Are You Ready for Virtual Reality?