Enrolling in Medicare is a complicated — but necessary — process that most seniors have to face. Not only do you have to navigate the complicated enrollment procedure, but you also have to sift through several different plans to find one that meets your medical and financial needs. Here are some quick tips and resources from Alive65 that can help you along the way.
5 Tasty Tips for Quick & Easy Energy
As the years go by time may seem to speed up, but you might be slowing down. If you’re feeling fatigued or sluggish and craving some healthy ways to re-energize your day, there are quick and simple ways to get supercharged foods into your diet. Here are 10 delicious ways to boost your energy and […]
Simple Steps for Seniors to Reduce the Risk of Falls
Falls account for the highest number of fatal and non-fatal injuries in senior citizens. Every year, about one in three adults over age 65 experiences a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While not all falls cause serious injuries, about one in five results in significant damage, such as a […]
Blue Light and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Are you seeing a fuzzy view of the world when it comes to the center of your vision? It may be because of age-related macular degeneration or AMD for short. It can start out as a small area of focus directly in front of you and slowly grow over the years or it can happen […]
Heart Health Tied to Brain Health
February is American Heart Month, created to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease which impacts more than 17.3 million people annually. But did you know that heart health is closely linked to brain health? According to the American Heart Association, following a heart-healthy lifestyle can lower your chances of having a stroke, and it can also […]
5 Ways to Deal with Grief and Loss
Grief can be a life-changing experience if it comes upon you unexpectedly. You may not truly understand how devastating the effects of grief can be until you are in the middle of a turbulent time in your life, turning in the tornado of anger and despair. Although grief can manifest in many different ways there […]
Seniors: Why Now Is the Ideal Time to Travel
Travelling during your senior years is the perfect thing to do in order to see more of this world in the way you always wanted to. You can finally do it at your own pace, near the people you enjoy spending time with, to the places you know that you’re going to love. This is […]
Vaccines for Seniors: More than Your Annual Flu Shot
Vaccines are an important factor in maintaining your good health as you age. Even if you were immunized as a child, you may still be at risk for contracting certain diseases because some vaccines don’t offer lifetime immunity. Or, with age and changing health conditions, you may be more susceptible to some diseases for which […]
Practical Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution
January offers an opportunity for us to reinvent ourselves. It’s also a time for us to reflect on our resolutions and establish a road-map to accomplish these goals. Forty-five percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions yet only eight percent have long-term success. The University of Scranton’s Journal of Clinical Society found that despite the […]
When I’m 64
It takes a while to reach the age of 65. It also takes a while to be ready for the retirement age. The age of 64 is a good time to start if you haven’t already. Medicaid Many people will make use of Medicaid to ease them through their retirement years. Especially when health starts […]
Why Weight Training for Seniors is Essential
Is weight training part of your fitness routine? With so much focus on cardiovascular exercise, resistance training gets neglected. If you’re not pumping iron, you’re missing out on the powerful benefits of weight training for seniors. Health Benefits of Weight Lifting: Ace Your ADLs Getting dressed. Making meals. Moving in and out of bed. All […]