Loneliness among seniors is a growing concern that goes beyond occasional feelings of solitude. It's an epidemic—as the U.S. Surgeon General recently called it—with deep emotional, physical, and social implications. Many older adults find themselves navigating this challenge [...]
Falls are by far the leading cause of injuries, hospitalizations, and deaths among seniors – particularly among those who are 65 and older. Data from the CDC shows that one out of every four seniors in the US suffers a fall injury every year. Poor vision, balance and coordi [...]
"Grief is the conflicting feelings caused by the end of or change in a familiar pattern of behavior; the normal and natural reaction to any change that occurs in life" – Grief Recovery Institute In short, this quote summarizes grief as an unavoidable part of life that everyon [...]
The pandemic has impacted the lives of every individual in different ways, causing untold grief for many. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states, “grief can happen in response to loss of life, as well as to drastic changes to daily routines and ways o [...]
America’s Health Rankings Senior Report rated Minnesota the healthiest state in the nation for adults aged 65 and over — beating out Hawaii. And that retiree and snowbird haven, Florida? It came in 28th. The report grades states on 34 individual measures ranging from the amo [...]
