Expert QA | Is Hepatitis B Testing Common in the US?
Hepatitis B is not something that people are routinely tested for in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that all people at high risk for hepatitis B in
Blog | Leisure Activities in Senior Centers
I have been writing about the importance of leisure activities and its positive effect on seniors’ well-being, improving quality of life. As I have previously mentioned there are many opportunities in the community to engage in recreational activiti
Blog | How To Promote Good Posture For Seniors
Posture is the position of your body when you sit or stand. It sounds like a simple thing, but it affects your health and well-being. Learn more about the causes of poor posture and the benefits of good posture as you prevent falls and enjoy good hea
Blog | Recreational Leisure Activities for Seniors
In my previous article regarding seniors and leisure activities, I suggested that it is extremely beneficial for your loved one to have some recreation in their lives. Participating in a recreational activity might actually improve a chronic health
Blog | Exploring Alternative Healing As You Age
Roughly one-third of America’s senior citizen population takes five prescription medications a day. There’s a pill for high blood pressure, a pill for Type 2 diabetes, a pill for high cholesterol, and a pill for depression. Basically, there’s
Blog | Are You Aging the Right Way? A Look into Healthy Aging
A report by The National Institute on Aging at NIH states that the average life expectancy of people has changed from 70.8 years in 1970 to 78.0 years in 2008. It’s expected to go up to 79.5 years by 2020.
September is Healthy Aging Month. Agin
Video | Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World
The World Health Organization launched the Global Age-Friendly Cities Project to meet the needs of a rapidly aging population. This video highlights the 8 areas that can help eliminate barriers to seniors.