You’ve heard that strength training is one of the best steps you can take to avoid age-related muscle loss. You want to get started with weightlifting — or to urge a parent or senior loved one to — but it’s intimidating. People get injured lifting weights if they don’t know what they’re doing, and injuries...Read More

Some aspects of aging are inevitable, like age-related muscle loss, also known as sarcopenia. Starting at age 30, those individuals who aren’t regularly active can expect to lose 3-5% of their muscle mass with each decade, and the process generally speeds up between age 65-75. Although muscle loss is a normal part of aging, there...Read More

Last Updated: August 12, 2019 It takes a combination of consistent exercise and good nutrition, but studies show that seniors who exercise regularly and eat well improve their bone health and strength, as well as reduce the risks of falling. Learn more about the benefits of exercise and nutrition and other secrets to stronger bones...Read More

Last Updated: August 7, 2019 A loss of appetite and changes in appetite are a natural part of aging, but it’s still important to make sure seniors get enough nutrients. Although poor appetite doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem in the elderly, there are some warning signs to watch out for and some easy things you can...Read More

A loss of appetite is an all too common symptom of aging. Anywhere from 15-30% of seniors are estimated to experience it, according to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) statistic. But knowing how common it is doesn’t make it any less difficult to face when a parent or senior loved one is affected. Learn more...Read More

Last Updated: August 5, 2019 It’s known that eating right can extend your life, but what “eating right” entails isn’t always clear. This is especially true for our elders, whose nutritional needs are very different than any other age group. Here are 10 senior nutrition myths that are commonly accepted as truth, but have been...Read More

Eating a balanced diet, giving up unhealthy habits and participating in regular exercise are well-known steps to take to have better heart health and increased longevity. However, we don’t often hear about the importance of getting enough sleep to maintain a healthy heart. New research published in Experimental Physiology shows that “habitual short sleep duration” negatively impacts...Read More

Last Updated: August 2, 2019 Sleep is critical for emotional, mental and physical health — not just for the elderly, but for caregivers, too. Though changes in sleep patterns are part of the normal aging process, sleep problems are known to cause an increase in dementia, falls and even mortality in seniors. We’ve put together an overview...Read More

The sunny, warm days of summer can help reinvigorate a senior’s body, mind and soul. Summertime offers the perfect opportunity to get outside, get social and in many ways, get healthy. This summer, why not consider adopting the following heart-healthy habits to improve your health and add precious years to your life? Heart-Healthy Habits to...Read More