Better with Age

A Health and Wellness Blog for Active Seniors

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5 Exercises for Better Stability

At a younger age, when we are spritely and adventurous, the concept of balance isn't something we think about often. However, as we age, our ability to remain steady is compromised due to various reasons. For starters, the slowed-down metabolism rate makes seniors experience a decline in physical fitness. Additionally, they start to grapple with multiple issues, including eyesight problems, muscle loss, age-related ailments and side effects of medications. All...

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October 17th, 2019

6 Ways to Keep Arthritis from Slowing You Down

With the proper daily lifestyle and medical treatment, arthritis doesn’t need to slow you down. Here are six ways that you can continue to remain active despite having arthritis.

October 15th, 2019

6 Ways to Get the Nutrition You Need at Any Age

For seniors, budget constraints, mobility or cognitive issues, diminished appetites and lack of access to fresh produce can make it harder to get required nutrients. However, there are to help you get the nutrition you need at any age.

October 10th, 2019

5 Tips for Caring for an Aging Loved One

As a caregiver, it’s important to care for yourself as well as for your loved one. Follow these five key tips to improve the quality of care.

October 8th, 2019

10 Signs of Mental Health Conditions in Older Adults

Almost 20 percent of all adults age 55 and over have experienced some type of mental health concern, with one in three of these at-risk adults going undiagnosed and without treatment.

October 3rd, 2019

GPS or In-Home Medical Alert System: Which is Right for You?

Equipping yourself with a medical alert system offers great protection against falls or other mishaps. It’s up to you to choose which one works best for you and how you live.

October 1st, 2019

7 Ways Preventive Medicine Can Help People Over 65

Preventive medicine represents one of the most significant advances in healthcare over the last 40 years, with the ability to offer early detection and treatment of diseases before they become life-threatening.

September 26th, 2019

5 Tips to Becoming a SuperAger

More people than ever before are living active lives well into their 80s or 90s. The healthcare field refers to these people as SuperAgers. But what does it take to become a SuperAger?

September 24th, 2019

How to Identify the Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

If you have concerns about a loved one’s memory or cognitive abilities, then you will want to know the 10 warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

September 19th, 2019

7 Tips for Falls Prevention Awareness Day

September 23rd is Falls Prevention Awareness Day. We suggest you commemorate the day by taking preventative measures against a fall.

September 17th, 2019

Improve Your Balance with Yoga

Falls are a risk to seniors, but activities like yoga can reduce the risk of falling. Explore yoga poses for improved balance.

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