Summer evokes images of bright sunshine, ice cold lemonade, juicy watermelon slices, and a hammock on a beautiful beach. However, the dangers of overheating in the summer heat aren’t quite so picturesque. Dangerously high temperatures can result in heat-related illnesses ranging from heat cramps to heat exhaustion and heat stroke. When heat stroke is serious enough, it can be fatal- …
GET BUSY BLOOMING: WHY GARDENING IS THE PERFECT SUMMER ACTIVITY FOR SENIORS
We have all heard that exercise is one of the most important ways to help ward off the mental and physical effects of aging. Unfortunately, as one grows older, it can become harder on the body to partake in some of the more rigorous activities that may have been beloved hobbies throughout life, such as running or playing a high-impact …
MAKING THIS MEMORIAL DAY A MEMORABLE ONE FOR SENIORS
Celebrated on May 29th, Memorial Day is a meaningful day to most people for a wide variety of reasons, but it is often a day that is most significant to our senior population. For the veterans who bravely served the country they love, it represents one of their proudest accomplishments. For those who lost a husband, brother, father, or another …
Maintain The Magic of Christmas: Making the Most of the Holidays with your Memory-Impaired Loved One
When most of us hear the word “Christmas,” we are flooded with memories and fond recollections of past holidays spent feasting and feting with those we love most. These memories of holiday traditions make us anticipate the moment we can do it all over again. But what if you had no recollection of Grandma’s famous sweet potatoes, or you couldn’t …