According to the CDC, 28% of adults over 50 are physically inactive, and this affects not only your physical health but also your mental well-being. Traditional exercise can be boring though, and you may not be in good enough health to do vigorous activities anyway. Another way to get moving is to explore your local…
A study by the American Institute of Stress found that 44% of seniors between the ages of 50 and 80 feel stressed. Another 28% feel depressed or hopeless. There’s a unique relationship between aging and stress. Excessive stress can increase your risk of serious health problems, including dementia and cardiovascular disease. This Stress Awareness Month,…
Only one in three Americans have an advance directive, as reported by The Conversation. Planning for end-of-life care may feel uncomfortable, but it will bring peace of mind for you and your family. Advance directives can cover several aspects of your life in the event you become incapacitated. Directives help ensure your wishes are respected…
According to AHCA, there are more than 30,000 assisted living communities in the U.S., and the cost can be a burden on families. However, with proper financial planning and awareness of available assistance programs, managing these costs becomes more feasible. Today, we’ll explore the various factors influencing assisted living expenses in Nacogdoches, financial assistance options,…
According to AHCA, there are more than 30,000 assisted living communities in the U.S., and the cost can be a burden on families. However, with proper financial planning and awareness of available assistance programs, managing these costs becomes more feasible. Today, we’ll explore the various factors influencing assisted living expenses in Nacogdoches, financial assistance options,…
Each year, older Americans make up around 19% of traffic-related fatalities and 11% of traffic-related injuries. These statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation highlight an important issue: the need for seniors to consider when it’s time to stop driving. As we get older, changes in our physical and mental capabilities can impact our ability…
You’re sitting down with a cup of coffee, planning the next chapter for yourself or a loved one, when a surprising number pops up — over 60% of women over 50 in the U.S. deal with some form of urinary incontinence, according to Flyte. That’s more than half of the amazing seniors out there facing…