Recent studies indicate that seniors who own pets, live longer, experience better health and enjoy life much more than the senior who has no pet companionship. Results show that pet owners often experience a decrease in temperature, stress level, and even blood pressure! In addition to this, pets can provide joy, entertainment, love and security [...]
Stay in shape with exercise and a healthy diet. Choose an exercise activity that you enjoy and one that you can stick to. For instance, you might try Pilates, Jazzercise or even Karate. If you prefer to work out solo, there are many appropriate books as well as videos that you can utilize in your [...]
Prioritize Health – Maintaining good health is paramount to your success as a retiree. Therefore, you must take a preventive approach to good health. Do not wait until something is wrong to seek help. Examine your health and health habits now. Continue with your regular annual health checkups. Hire a personal trainer. Look into techniques [...]
The Benefits of Humor and Laughter in health care have been widely documented. These include – Lowered stress, increased social interaction, increased mood, need for less medication, boosted immunity, increased brain function, lower risk of heart disease, greater pain tolerance, increased energy, and helps you maintain your blood sugar levels. Laughter therapy helps maintain a [...]
Many seniors would like to stay in their own homes as they age, but a fall or other accident or illness prevents them from feeling secure when alone. Such fear can prematurely immobilize seniors by keeping them from getting enough exercise and by actually causing more falls. Studies have shown that a lack of confidence [...]
