5 Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is real. Just like workers lose energy at their jobs or parents lose energy around their kids or spouses, caregivers can easily feel burnt out constantly being “on” and focusing all ...
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Tips for Safe Winter Travel for Older Adults
Winter travel can be a daunting endeavor, fraught with concerns about the weather, hazardous road conditions and personal comfort levels. Embarking on winter adventures doesn’t have to be stressful. ...
How Seniors Can Reduce Joint Pain
Are you dealing with joint pain? Does it leave you feeling incapable of doing the things you once enjoyed? Unfortunately, joint pain is a common occurrence for adults, especially as we age. According ...
6 Ways Seniors Can Increase Energy Levels
As we age, it’s common not to feel as energized as we did in our youth. Even the second or third cup of coffee may not have you feeling as energized as it once did. Add some joint stiffness or back ...
Summer Activities for Seniors Wanting to Stay Active and Social
Summer is a time for fun, friends, family, outdoor activities and fresh flavorful foods. Whether you are a ‘young senior’ just entering your golden years, or an ‘older senior’ embracing a slower ...
How to Help a Senior Parent Transition into Assisted Living
Moving often comes with stress and a long to-do list, and this can be especially true for an adult child and senior parent who has decided to move into assisted living. This transition may have been ...
The 23 Best Hobbies for Seniors and Retirees
Maintaining existing interests and developing new hobbies is an integral part of staying healthy for seniors and retirees. The mental health benefits alone can be huge, including increased happiness, ...
Steps to Combat Loneliness This Winter
As winter’s chill settles in, many of us find ourselves feeling a bit down. The winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder, is real and significantly impacts those living in colder climates. The ...
Top Gathering Spots for Seniors in the Twin Cities
When you retire, you have the best intentions to make the most of every day and remain engaged, but sometimes, you find yourself stuck in a less-than-exciting daily routine. In order to promote ...
5 Benefits to Building a Strong Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship
The relationship between grandchildren and grandparents can be extraordinary, and the benefits gained transcend over the generations. From sharing cherished memories to insightful wisdom, building a ...
How Seniors Can Stay Healthy With Everyday Movement
Daily movement provides many health benefits that can help older adults and seniors maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. We’ll cover practical and accessible ways that older adults can promote ...
Healthy Eating Tips for Older Adults
Eating healthy is important at all ages, though it is essential to maintain optimal health and wellness as we age. A healthy diet can help reduce the risk of illnesses and chronic diseases. By eating ...
Support Services for Seniors Aging in Place
Community resources are helpful, especially when it comes to taking care of loved ones. This is why support services are available to help those who can’t perform simple tasks on their own, like ...
How Often Should Seniors Get Vision Screenings?
As we age, our eyes go through various changes that can affect our vision. It’s important for senior citizens to get regular vision screenings to ensure they maintain good eye health and prevent ...
Fun Things to Do in the Twin Cities this Winter
Liven up wintertime with new events on your social calendar! Check out one of many winter festivals, or consider a fine arts performance at one of our Twin Cities venues. You could also try out a new ...
Staying Connected with Family Near and Far
There are so many ways to utilize technology to ensure we stay close and connected to loved ones who are away. Video Chats and Zoom events have become rituals for families with time zone challenges. ...
How to Stay Safe and Beat the Heat This Summer
Summer! The season that makes us forget the cold of the previous months. The season that brings sports, graduations, outdoor activities, gardens, the Minnesota State Fair, and all sorts of fun in the ...
7 Ways Seniors Can Stay Sharp: Improve Mental Well-Being, Memory and Focus
In today’s day and age, one might find it easy to feel disconnected with the world. With that disconnection some may feel that their senses are dulled, or that their memory retention and focus have ...
3 Ways to Stay Active This Spring
As the weather warms and the flowers bloom, it’s a perfect time to get outside and reconnect with people, nature, and the things that bring us joy. Here are a few ways to get outside and stay active ...
Health Tips for Caregivers
Being the primary caregiver for a parent or loved one is difficult, both physically and emotionally. It’s important for caregivers to take care of their own health to prevent burnout and resentment. ...
Nutrition Tips for Older Adults
Eating a healthy diet can be tough at any age, but it’s often especially difficult for seniors. There are many reasons for this. Appetites fluctuate, nutritional needs change, and chronic disease or ...
How Seniors Can Stay Safe This Winter
Winter is a time for getting cozy indoors, catching up on books and movies, and spending time with loved ones. However, the cold, snow and ice make winter more difficult for all Minnesotans. This is ...
How to Prevent Indoor Falls
We’ve all heard about the friend or family member who fell and broke his or her hip and had to wait around for hours until somebody came and found them. You definitely don’t want this sort of ...
How to Control Your Blood Pressure [Infographic]
High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
5 Outdoor Exercises for Seniors
Now that the sun is shining and summer is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to venture outside. Take your exercise routine from indoors to outdoors with these simple and effective ...
Heart Attack Signs in Men and Women: How They Differ
Thanks to movies, we all know the telltale signs of heart attack: sudden arm pain and chest pressure. But for most people, these aren’t the symptoms they experience. Often, the signs are a lot more ...
6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older [Infographic]
It’s easy to fall into a routine with eating habits, but being mindful of the food you put in your body is critical as you age. Giving your body the right nutrients will help you keep your brain ...
5 Ways to Keep Your Brain Strong
Your brain is the most important organ in the human body – but one that we often neglect. There are many ways you can keep your brain strong. Use these 5 tips to help your brain think right and do ...