One of the most common concerns that senior members of our society have are their medications. Specifically, they want to know how to manage the rising cost of senior health medications on a fixed income. This can certainly be a challenge in today’s world where the price of medication can be prohibitively expensive. However, there…

Senior health and fitness is a really important topic today, as life spans increase around the world. Physical fitness is important for everyone, but it is extremely vital to the well-being of seniors. As we get older, staying fit becomes more of a challenge, and therefore we need to pay particular attention to how we…

Exercise is a key ingredient in a healthy lifestyle – whether you are 20 or 70. Physical activity can improve strength, balance and brain function as well as prevent disease. Along with building a strong cardiovascular system, the benefits of exercise are significant at any age, and can be especially important to maintain senior health….

Growing older often means a heightened awareness of our bodies and common ailments that can occur more frequently. Issues such as incontinence, joint and muscle stiffness, or lack of balance become normal parts of our lives that we can minimize by pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle. Listening more closely to what your body is telling…

As our population ages, there is increasing emphasis on teaching and learning lifelong recreational skills. Research has shown that recreation is an important part of an individual’s social behavior. Recreation plays a critical role in the lives of older adults by contributing to an improved quality of life. People who participate in recreational activities as…

Even a small amount of increased physical activity can benefit your functional health. This means getting in and out of your home to attend church, going for a walk, and getting your own mail without the assistance of someone else. Benefits Of Regular Exercise For Senior Citizens —–Improved Overall Health —–Smaller Waistline —–Lowered Risk of…

The Internet is a wonderful product of technology. It is very useful in almost any subject under the sun. Even senior citizens whose interest in the World Wide Web is not expected can benefit from its many graces. Here are some of the most popular benefits of the Internet for senior citizens. 1. It helps…

Senior citizen health insurance becomes a necessity as Medicare alone might be insufficient unless you have a good savings plan or 401K during working years. Retirement is a time when you get away from the daily grind and do things that you love to do. However, when you consider the cost of a senior citizen…

1. Control your blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, you probably will not feel it. Though common, senior citizens with this condition may not know because the symptoms of high blood pressure are invisible and painless, but it can lead to strokes, heart disease, eye problems, and kidney failure….