Lifestyle, food and health articles
Yes, I know that’s a long, unwieldy title, but so is National Senior Health and Fitness Day, so I was a bit constrained by that fact…cut me some slack. Anyway, NSH&FD is, in fact, celebrating its 25th anniversary the last Wednesday in May, which has …
Whew! It’s finally over, the holiday season that is. Now the grind of winter begins with the light at the end of the tunnel (in the form of spring) almost too far away to see. We all settle in to our “winter routines” and tend …
It’s really no secret that many seniors do not eat they way they should and there are many reasons for that. Despite the fact that we become less active and our metabolism slows down as we age, seniors still have basic nutritional needs, as do …
Of course, the seniors to which I refer in the title are those of the “well-aged” variety rather than those who are about to enter their last year of high school or college. As discussed in too much detail in my last post, summer in …
It’s just a fact of life: as we age we become less, shall we say…agile, nimble, sprightly, dexterous…choose any synonym for quick and spry you like, we simply don’t move the way we used to. We also develop certain ailments that require certain medications and …
Have you noticed that the heat is coming on less and less in your home? If not, just look at your last heating bill. And in our world of cause and effect, the cause is increased outdoor temperatures and the effect SHOULD be increased outdoor …
Yeah, I know, age is nothing but a number. However, my 22-year-old self might not feel the same way about that statement as my 51-year-old self does. My 22-year-old self never had to get up to pee in the middle of the night (occasionally more …
It’s that time of year again. The time of year when families come together to spend the Winter Holidays celebrating. In November, we enjoy a huge meal giving thanks for the truly wonderful people and things in our lives. This is quickly followed by another …
Guess what’s just around the corner…that’s right, season seven of the Walking Dead and season six of Game of Thrones, but viewing those two blood-spattered shows is an indoor activity and involves little to no physical activity. No, the autumnal equinox is just around the …
Aging isn’t for wimps. There’s some pretty tough stuff in the pasts of most senior citizens. When those of us who aren’t already in those Golden Years get there, we too will have gone through tough times. Given those tough times, today’s seniors aren’t taking …