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Supporting Respiratory Health in Seniors: Tips for Easier Breathing at Home

by Shanna August 1, 2026August 1, 2026Comments are Disabled

(by alwaysbestcare.com) Breathing is something most people take for granted—until it becomes difficult. For many seniors, respiratory health can become a growing concern due to age-related changes, chronic conditions, or environmental factors. Conditions such as COPD, asthma, or respiratory infections can make even simple daily activities more challenging. The good news is that with the …

Supporting Respiratory Health in Seniors: Tips for Easier Breathing at Home

by Shanna July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

(Article sourced from alwaysbestcare.com) Breathing is something most people take for granted—until it becomes difficult. For many seniors, respiratory health can become a growing concern due to age-related changes, chronic conditions, or environmental factors. Conditions such as COPD, asthma, or respiratory infections can make even simple daily activities more challenging. The good news is that …

Spending Time Outdoors Can Improve Seniors’ Health and Happiness

by Shanna May 26, 2026May 26, 2026Comments are Disabled

By Dana Soulen, LMSW, CTP, CGP You’ve probably heard that spending time outdoors is good for your health. Whether it’s a walk in the woods or 20 minutes spent in a sunny spot, time outside can help you feel refreshed and content. In fact, the link between time spent in natural settings and better health …

Benefits of Weight Training for Seniors

by Shanna May 1, 2026May 1, 2026Comments are Disabled

By: Jodi Helmer Weight training builds bones, balance, and better health and can help older adults stay strong, mobile, and independent. Lorraine C. Ladish didn’t start lifting weights to burn calories or look “ripped” in her favorite outfit. The 62-year-old fitness influencer wanted to stay strong, active, and independent as she aged. Ladish goes to …

New study challenges notion that aging means decline, finds many older adults improve over time

by Shanna April 3, 2026April 3, 2026Comments are Disabled

From Yale School of Public Health By Colin Poitras March 05, 2026 Aging in later life is often portrayed as a steady slide toward physical and cognitive decline. But a new study by scientists at Yale University suggests an alternate narrative — that older individuals can and do improve over time, and their mindset toward …

Cleveland Clinic Survey Finds Americans Optimistic about Aging Well, But Many Overlook Heart Disease Risks

by Shanna March 17, 2026March 17, 2026Comments are Disabled

From the Cleveland Clinic NewsRoom Nearly 1 in 4 Americans aren’t sure if they’re at increased risk for heart disease, despite 69% having at least one risk factor. As interest in longevity and healthy aging continues to grow, a new national survey from Cleveland Clinic reveals a gap between confidence and awareness when it …

Preventing the Fall: A Senior’s Guide to Home Safety and Bone Preservation

by Shanna February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Comments are Disabled

By ubiehealth.com Falls are one of the most common causes of injury in older adults, yet many are preventable. As we age, changes in balance, vision, muscle strength, and bone health—especially Osteoporosis—can raise the risk of serious injury. The good news is that practical steps at home and smart choices about bone care can …

Older adults can bounce back to thriving health, study finds

by Shanna January 5, 2026January 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

by University of Toronto edited by Robert Egan A new Canadian study is offering a powerful message to older adults and those who care for them: it’s never too late to bounce back. Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that nearly one in four older adults age 60 or older who reported poor …

Age-related hearing loss

by Shanna December 3, 2025December 3, 2025Comments are Disabled

Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is the slow loss of hearing that occurs as people get older. Causes Tiny hair cells inside your inner ear help you hear. They pick up sound waves and change them into the nerve signals that your brain interprets as sound. Hearing loss occurs when the tiny hair cells are …

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Holiday Travel Made Easy: How to Stay Well During the Holidays

by Shanna October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Comments are Disabled

(Shared from AdventHeath.com) As we enter the holiday season, we start planning our menus, guest lists and decorations as we simultaneously navigate how to balance holiday traveling — whether for work events, to see our loved ones or to go a well-deserved vacation. Without self-care and balance, it’s easy to become overwhelmed, exhausted and sick, …