Is It a Cold? The Flu? COVID? Or RSV?

If you’re feeling icky, chances are you have one of the common sicknesses that are prevalent during the cold winter season. The problem in telling what you may have is that the symptoms such as achy muscles and fever can be tied to a number of illnesses including colds, the flu and even COVID-19. AARP…

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11 Foods That May Help Support Your Hearing Health

You often hear about foods that can benefit your heart health, but are there really certain things in your diet that can help your hearing health? AARP has shared a piece that features a list of foods – from bananas to fish – that may slow hearing decline. To view the list and learn more…

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The Safest Way to Get Up From a Fall

Experiencing a fall can have many negative outcomes for seniors. Not only can it cause one to lose confidence in their mobility, but it can also result in broken bones, rehabilitation and even hospitalization.  While much of the focus has been placed on preventing falls, unfortunately they still may occur. So it’s especially important to…

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10 Things You Need More of After Age 50

The arrival of age 50 and beyond can be met with stress or concern about quality of life for our remaining years. But a new story by AARP points to quite the opposite! These are the years when we should strive for lives that are richer and full of more good things, many of which…

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Diet May Improve Brain Health in Older Adults with Obesity

Did you know that older individuals who have obesity and problems with their metabolism can improve their brain health by eating a healthy diet.  Current scientific findings suggest the development of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is linked to insulin resistance, a metabolic condition characterized by the inability of the body’s cells to remove…

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