Can You Donate Blood Into Your 80s? What should seniors know before rolling up their sleeves?
If you’ve donated a pint of blood in your lifetime, you’re in a special group. About 37% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood; however, only 3% do.
7 Foods for Healthier Aging That Are in My Shopping Cart Every Week, According to a Dietitian
Chock-full of fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats, these seven foods make it easy to incorporate key nutrients for healthy aging into your eating pattern.
Recommended Reading for January 2025
In her memoir You Could Make This Place Beautiful, poet Maggie Smith explores the disintegration of her marriage and her renewed commitment to herself in lyrical vignettes that shine, hard and clear as jewels.
Effective Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people worldwide, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your brain health.
The Best Tech Support Services for Seniors
If an elder in your life needs help with their computer, phone, email inbox, or smart thermostat, they can bug you for help—or they can call on a dedicated IT professional trained to help seniors.
For Healthy Aging, Stay Connected
A growing body of research shows the importance of addressing loneliness and social isolation.
Recommended Reading for December 2024
The beloved bestselling collection of common sense wisdom from a celebrated psychologist and military veteran who proves it's never too late to move beyond the deepest of personal losses
30 Ways to Make Christmas Magical For A Senior Loved One
Christmas is a special time of year for the whole family. But Christmas for seniors can be a time when they feel lonely and left out. If you have an elderly relative or neighbor, why not include them in the holiday celebrations.
Caregiver Self-Care: Why You Should Create a Caregiver Bill of Rights
As a caregiver, you automatically put the needs of others first. That is the nature of caregiving. You want to be there when they need you, even if that means being available 24 hours a day.
What Is Transfer Trauma?
Transfer trauma can affect seniors moving from one level of care to the next. Learn strategies for how to reduce anxiety and other symptoms associated with this transition.