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• 10 Health Tips For Staying Forever Young at Heart

  posted on February 8th, 2012

  As our bodies and minds age, many changes occur. Our metabolism usually slows, we become more sedentary, and we fall into repetitive patterns of behavior – some of which negatively impact our health. So what are the best ways for seniors to stay forever young at heart? read more

• Malnutrition and Seniors: Why it Happens and How to Avoid it

  posted on January 31st, 2012

  Malnutrition occurs when our bodies don't get enough nutrients, or when our body's nutrient levels aren't properly balanced. read more

• Seniors and Obesity- 70% of Seniors are Overweight

  posted on January 25th, 2012

  It’s a nationwide epidemic. It impacts all of us, and seniors are no exception! A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that seven out of ten adults over the age of 60 are either overweight or obese. Additionally, Type-II diabetes rates have doubled over the last fifteen years…and are highest amongst the elderly population. read more

• 7 Foods for Healthy Senior Living

  posted on January 18th, 2012

  Eating well is important for everyone, but especially so for seniors. Healthy eating can increase your mental sharpness, boost your immune system to build your body’s resistance to nasty flu bugs, and give you more energy - making you feel healthier and happier. Here are seven foods to build into your diet for healthy senior living: read more

• Senior Living & Its Active Social Calendar

  posted on January 11th, 2012

  One of the biggest concerns seniors have as they transition into retirement community living is that their social lives - the people and interactions they've always known - could diminish as they leave the comfort of their homes, neighborhoods and friends. There is a fear that once they move away, their friends and family will abandon them and they'll be isolated from everything and everyone they know – that they'll be trapped in an unfamiliar place with people they don't know and may not like. read more