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5 Unusual Therapy Animals
From mini horses to friendly snakes, these unusual therapy animals are giving “creature comforts” a whole new meaning.
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How Telehealth Can Help Boost Seniors’ Mental Health
Telehealth is a growing technology that allows people to see a therapist or mental health professional directly from their device. This technology can be particularly important for seniors.
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5 Surprising Things That Could Be Hurting Your Hearing
One of the most common health issues seniors run into is hearing loss. But loud music isn’t the only thing that can put the “huh?” into “hard of hearing.” Here are some less common ways you could damage your hearing.
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How to Tell If Your Houseplant Needs Repotting
Many indoor plants are low maintenance, but you’ll have to do some upkeep from time to time. Repotting a plant that’s ready for a new home isn’t too difficult, but how do you know when it’s time to give your aloe or ivy plant a fresh start?
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Fact Vs. Fiction
Here are some claims you may have heard about COVID-19 vaccines—and the facts about them from sources such as the CDC.
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Why You Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine When It’s Available
Several vaccines for COVID-19 are in the pipeline, and the CDC says most Americans should be able to get one in 2021. To help stop the spread of the potentially deadly virus, it’s important that as many people as possible get vaccinated. Here are a few reasons why.
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How to Host a Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Dinner
So you’ve just been informed that one of your holiday dinner guests was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Your new challenge is to adapt the menu to be diabetes-friendly while keeping it as delicious as usual. Fortunately, you have plenty of options available.
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Seniors Are Showing Interest in CBD - Here's Why
What is CBD, anyway? Is it good for seniors, and will it make you feel intoxicated? Read more to find out.
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7 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Healthier This Fall and Winter
As we begin to gather for fall festivals, and soon Thanksgiving dinners, and happy holidays, here are some actions you can take to keep your health and wellness as merry as your spirit.
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What Are the Recommended Vaccines for Caregivers?
As a caregiver, you can't afford to get sick. Here are some recommended vaccines to keep you and the person in your care healthy and safe.
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Suicide Prevention and the Elderly
Suicide rates have been on the rise across the country, and that disturbing trend has hit the nation's seniors especially hard. The September edition of Brookdale’s Optimum Life Continuing Education series focuses on potential solutions to elderly suicide.
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Feel More Energized With These 4 Tips
There may not be an actual fountain of youth, but these healthy habits may help you feel more rejuvenated and youthful than you did the day before!
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Low Vision: Impact and Interventions
New technologies and innovative intervention strategies are helping older people with various forms of low vision to adapt and overcome those challenges and are enabling them to lead more enjoyable and independent lives.
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5 Mocktails That May Make You Reconsider Your Cocktail
Want a non-alcoholic libation that tastes just as good as the real thing? Check out these five mocktail recipes.
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The Secret to Living to 100: Don't Do It Alone
What's the secret to living to 100 years old? Lots of olive oil, chocolate and exercise, according to Guinness.
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