Five Reasons Why Walking Is So Good for Senior Health
May 12, 2023If you’re an older adult looking to improve your physical, mental and social health, walking may be the answer to improving all three aspects. Walking can help lower your stress …
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Aging Deliciously: Why a Nutritious Diet Is Essential for Older Adults
March 31, 2023Maintaining a nutritious diet is especially important as we get older, as it directly impacts our overall quality of life. Eating healthier can also help you manage chronic conditions that …
How To Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease After 60
February 8, 2023According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While heart disease can impact people of all ages, …
How Seniors Can Stay Healthy During Cold & Flu Season
December 15, 2022The CDC estimates that between nine million and 41 million people in the United States suffer from the flu each year. Adults 65 and older are especially vulnerable to these …
How Older Adults Can Reduce the Risk of Falling
September 19, 2022Fall prevention becomes increasingly important as we get older. Shifts in our balance occur during this stage of our lives due to natural physical changes, health conditions and some medications. …
Tips for Older Adults to Safely Enjoy the Summer
June 6, 2022There’s just something special about summertime. At Friendship Village of South Hills, a senior living community in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, we help our residents celebrate the season by providing …
Healthy Holiday Eating Tips for Seniors
December 29, 2021“Just one more,” is a phrase we tell ourselves all too often around the holidays. Just one more tasty treat and then we’ll be satisfied. But if you’re like us, …
What is Respite Care?
July 23, 2021A caregiver can be a spouse, partner, family member or anyone involved with assisting others with activities of daily living (ADL) or medical tasks. Paid caregivers tend to have formal …
9 Benefits You Probably Didn’t Know Community Gardens Provide
March 9, 2021Have you ever considered that tending a garden is actually good medicine? Research has confirmed that the benefits of a community garden are all-encompassing; it’s great for the emotional, mental …
The Benefits of VitalStim Therapy for Swallowing Difficulties
March 5, 2021Swallowing difficulties are always frightening and can be deadly. The medical term for loss of swallowing function is dysphagia, and approximately 15 million people in the U.S. are affected by …