Many older adults want to “age in place,” or stay in their own homes as they get older. These tips can help you age in place:
Category: Healthy Aging
Want to Improve Your Sleep Habits?
How does aging change how you sleep? Sleep tends to be shorter and lighter and you may wake up more often during the night.
Can Diet Play a Role in Alzheimer’s disease Prevention?
What do we know about diet and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease? For #NationalNutritionMonth, take a look at what research suggests:
Your Heart Will Thank You For Being Physically Active
Being physically active is one of the most important things you can do to keep your heart healthy. Inactive people are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease as those who are active. The good news is that almost anyone, at…
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Physical Activity Can Prevent Movement Issues
Mobility — the ability to move or walk freely and easily — is key for functioning well and living independently. With increased mobility, older adults can more safely perform daily activities. Research suggests that exercise and physical activity may support…
Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your Next Check-up
Asking questions is key to good communication with your doctor and can help you better understand what he or she recommends. During a check-up, ask questions if you don’t know the meaning of a word or to clarify your doctor’s…
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Age-related Forgetfulness: What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Mild forgetfulness is often a part of aging. What's the difference between normal, age-related forgetfulness and a serious memory problem? Serious memory problems make it hard to do everyday things like driving and shopping. Signs may include: Asking the same…
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Cognitive Super Agers Defy Typical Age-related Decline
Some people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond defy the common assumption that cognitive decline is a natural part of aging. These lucky people, called cognitive super agers, perform demonstrably better on memory tests, such as remembering past events or…
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Are you getting all four types of exercise?
Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits.…
Four Ways Exercise Supports Your Emotional and Mental Health
Research has shown that exercise is not only good for your physical health, it also supports emotional and mental health. Physical activity can help: Reduce feelings of depression and stress, while improving your mood and overall emotional well-being.Increase your energy…
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