As we get older, we’re encouraged to do lots of things to keep our bodies in good shape. Exercise and diet tips abound. So, we do our stretches, we walk, we ride our bikes, and we learn how to eat a balanced diet, all in an effort to stay in tip top condition. While we’re […]
Stay Young – Mentally & Physically – With Exercise
Sure, exercise keeps you looking good physically, but did you know it can also keep your brain looking young? A new study published in the journal, “Neurology”, measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 1,000 older adults—average age 71—and found that the brains of those who exercised moderately looked 10 years younger than those who did […]
The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
Gardening is one of the most satisfying and therapeutic activities a senior adult can tackle independently. Many can enjoy the satisfaction of creating something from virtually nothing. What begin as tiny seeds which germinate into something that’s living and bearing edibles is almost tantamount to magic. Planting vegetables and flowers is an exciting activity, regardless […]
Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp
You have probably been advised by your physician that once you have Alzheimer’s all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure to be discovered. Well, the truth about this disease is far more encouraging. According to current research, scientific test patients have been able to reduce the risk […]
5 Ways to Expand Your Spiritual Family
Your later years can be a time to reflect on all the amazing memories made with your family and friends. Spending time with your loved ones and enjoying the strong bonds built long ago can leave these special moments feeling far away, however. Life at this stage can become considerably more isolated and feel lonely if […]
5 Tips to Improve Memory and Mental Performance
Five tips to keep your brain healthy, improve memory and mental performance. People over 65 can benefit greatly from daily exercise and quality sleep.
Staying Healthy 65 Years, and Then Some
Recently I met with a nurse that came to my home compliments of my Medicare supplemental health care provider. I was told this visit would cost me nothing and was to be an overview of my present health care, prescriptions, etc. Have you done this? The nurse was surprised at the fact I have never had […]
6 More Simple Ways to Ease Your Stress
Excess stress can wreak havoc on the body, and pose a major threat to your health and happiness as you age. The “crisis management” solution to chronic and acute stress may come as a long overdue vacation, or perhaps even a breakdown. But to maintain stress levels long-term and make sure you are taking control […]
Meditation – Eliminate Stress, Frustration and Anger (Part Two)
Meditation is training your mind to be focused upon the present moment. By staying within the present moment, you allow your body and mind to become more open to reality as it is. You will become able to see things as they really are without coloring the present reality with your desires and attachments; or […]
Meditation – Eliminate Stress, Frustration and Anger (Part One)
Meditation has been an integral part of human existence for thousands of years yet is so often misunderstood, especially here in the West. The practice of meditation helps us to develop an awareness of the present moment, to accept reality for what it is, and to live in harmony with that reality and with the […]