Enrolling in Medicare is a complicated — but necessary — process that most seniors have to face. Not only do you have to navigate the complicated enrollment procedure, but you also have to sift through several different plans to find one that meets your medical and financial needs. Here are some quick tips and resources from Alive65 that can help you along the way.
5 Reasons to Eat Your Lentils
Lentils are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated and date back to over 8000 years. They’ve been discovered in multiple archaeological sites in Central Asia and the Middle East. Since the spreading of their seeds, lentils have become a staple and traditionally eaten with wheat, barley or rice. In India, lentils […]
Reverse Mortgage: Should you do it?
You probably know that a Reverse Mortgage uses your home’s equity as collateral. You have been living at your home for quite some time, so you know you would qualify for a good amount that would serve you well at this point in your life. However, you have your doubts. Your home is the largest […]
8 Easy Ways to Get More Protein and Stay Strong
As rates of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome and diabetes continue to rise in all populations, including those over 65, it is important to keep a healthy and balanced diet. More than ever it is imperative to get all of your essential amino acids from balanced proteins to keep your mind and body strong. But believe […]
The Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
Getting older doesn’t mean that you have to lose your mobility. In fact, one great way to help prevent the effects that old age can have on the body is to take up Tai Chi, which has been practiced for thousands of years. Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art that focuses on both spiritual […]
Home Safety Checks – Key to Fall Prevention
“An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.” – This adage can be applied to home safety as well. Older adults, especially, are vulnerable to serious injuries from home accidents. A simple fall can often have devastating consequences including death. June is National Safety Month, an annual observance developed by the National Safety Council […]
Diabetes and Seniors: A Battle Against the Silent Killer
Diabetes afflicts people of all ages, and living with this disease known as the ‘silent killer,’ is no picnic at any stage in life. While contracting the disease in youth is the worst scenario because it is a progressive malady that requires extreme diligence and care, as an older person it presents its own set […]
6 Unbeatable Reasons to Eat Your Beets
Beetroot is typically not on peoples’ list of favorite vegetables, but the beautifully red pigmented root packs a hearty amount of vitamins and benefits. If you’re not eating your beets, you may want to start stocking your fridge with this incredible super food. Here’s why: Improves Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Beetroot is rich in […]
5 Easy Ways to Control Sugar and Stay Satisfied
Controlling blood glucose is extremely important as you enter your golden years. Maintaining a healthy blood sugar level throughout the day can become harder as you age, and poor diet and exercise habits can lead to metabolic syndrome – the pre-cursor to diabetes. But if you are dealing with high blood sugar or just want […]
Get Looped in to Hearing Aid Loops
What do Westminster Abbey, The Detroit Metro Airport, the Seattle Repertory Theatre and Wegman’s supermarket chain all have in common? They’ve each installed “hearing loops”—a simple technology that helps millions of people with hearing loss. Consisting of copper wires embedded in the perimeter of a room, the loops serve as assisted listening systems, enabling people […]
Seniors: Time to Embrace Technology
Many might think and reason that tech, and social media is exclusively a domain for the younger generation. However, recently more and more senior adults are enthusiastically joining the tech and social media landscape and discovering the life-enriching benefits of new technology. New technology will not only help you share or have a thing in […]