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About Kerry Phillips

Kerry Phillips has been involved in the 50+ industry for over a decade. She is an account manager with The Ehlers Group, an award-winning strategic marketing and communications company specializing in luxury senior housing. Kerry is a graduate of Florida A&M University and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in public relations. In her free time she enjoys reading, running and crime TV shows.

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Dating Tips for Boomers

August 23, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

August 23, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, you expected to spend your retirement years traveling with your spouse of 40+ years. But life intervened and now you’ve found yourself alone. Whether you’re single due to the loss of a spouse or because of a divorce, it can be overwhelming putting yourself “out there” when you’re ready to begin dating. Here are […]

Filed Under: companionship, intimacy, love, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: dating tips, late in life dating, senior dating, senior dating tips, senior relationships

Stay Young – Mentally & Physically – With Exercise

July 19, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

July 19, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, exercise keeps you looking good physically, but did you know it can also keep your brain looking young? A new study published in the journal, “Neurology”, measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 1,000 older adults—average age 71—and found that the brains of those who exercised moderately looked 10 years younger than those who did […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: brain health, exercise, mental health, physical activity, physical health, senior exercise

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month

June 21, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

June 21, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, designed to bring attention to the wonderful health benefits of daily produce consumption. And, with many fruits and vegetables available practically year-round, it’s very convenient to indulge in fresh produce. The American Heart Association recommends adults consume eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day, […]

Filed Under: Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: diet, fruits and vegetables, healthy diet, healthy eating, nutrition

Get Moving for National Senior Health & Fitness Day on May 31

May 3, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

May 3, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual health promotion event for older adults and is celebrated on the last Wednesday in May. This year, the date is May 31st and the theme is “With Movement, There’s Improvement!”. Older adults—regardless of age—are encouraged to participate in NSHFD events being held at more […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: exercise, health fitness day, physical activity, physical activity for seniors, physical fitness, senior fitness

Balanced Nutrition Tied to Successful Aging

April 5, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

April 5, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Good nutrition for older adults is especially important. As we age, our bodies process food differently. This in turn can affect our dietary needs, appetite and even how food tastes. Although there may be a natural decline in one’s appetite during aging, maintaining a well-balanced diet is key to successful aging and overall health and […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: balanced nutrition, clean eating, healthy eating, nutrition for seniors, senior healthy eating, senior nutrition

Giving Back Tied to Longevity & Other Health Benefits

February 2, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

February 2, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

By now, you’ve made New Year’s resolutions—or broken them—promising to be a better person.  You’ll workout more and eat a more balance diet. Why not consider resolving to give of your time and talents. You’ll be assisting others while helping yourself to better health. Research shows that in addition to volunteers providing a wealth of […]

Filed Under: Community, Top Stories, volunteering Tagged With: AARP, senior corps, senior volunteer, volunteering

Home Safety Checks – Key to Fall Prevention

June 29, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

June 29, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

“An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure.” –  This adage can be applied to home safety as well. Older adults, especially, are vulnerable to serious injuries from home accidents. A simple fall can often have devastating consequences including death. June is National Safety Month, an annual observance developed by the National Safety Council […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Safety and Security, Top Stories Tagged With: fall prevention, home saftey, National Safety Council, national safety month, senior fall prevention, senior falls

Blaze a Trail this Older Americans Month

May 18, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

May 18, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Older Americans have been officially honored for their contributions to our nation since 1963 when President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. Since then, the name has been changed to Older Americans Month, but its purpose remains the same. This year’s theme is “Blaze a Trail”, emphasizing the ways older adults are […]

Filed Under: charity, Community, Top Stories, volunteering Tagged With: Blaze a Trail, Older Americans Month, volunteer

Medication Management: Key to Safety

April 20, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

April 20, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Advances in medicine and early diagnosis have allowed Americans to lead longer and more productive lives. High blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma and other chronic diseases can now be more easily managed by medications. According to research, most people 65 years and older have at least one chronic health condition and are likely to take multiple […]

Filed Under: management, Medication, Safety and Security, Top Stories Tagged With: medication, medication management, medication safety, senior medication

Eyes Are Windows to the Soul: Protect Your Vision

March 23, 2016 By Kerry Phillips

March 23, 2016 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

“Save Your Vision” month, observed in March, is dedicating to raising awareness about protecting one’s vision and obtaining quality vision care. Experts predict that by 2030, rates of vision loss will double along with the country’s aging population. The four leading eye diseases affecting older Americans are age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. […]

Filed Under: Disability, Healthy Living, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories, vision loss Tagged With: age related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, save your vision month, vision health, vision loss

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