By Stacy Bryant As we age, our nutritional needs change. Our bodies need more care, and a balanced diet is essential for promoting long life and good health. By feeding ourselves various nutrients, seniors can remain active and involved, experiencing all the fantastic joys life offers. However, navigating the world of nutrition can be overwhelming, with new diet trends and conflicting advice. It's essential to approach nutrition from a balanced and evidence-based perspective.

Evelyn K Grier Physical activity is essential to maintaining good health and well-being, especially for seniors. Regular exercise can help seniors maintain strength and flexibility, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and improve mental health and cognitive function. However, many seniors need help to engage in physical activity regularly. Some barriers can be overcome, while others require special accommodations. In this article, we will focus on overcoming challenges to ph

Technology and social media are almost always regarded as something only the younger generations can enjoy using. However, recent statistics show that more older people are adopting these technologies. A report revealed that three in five people over 65 in the US now own smartphones, which represents a significant 8% increase over just two years. This data signifies that the old trend, where only young people can learn and use technology, is slowly changing as older people m

By Andrea Gibbs, Content Manager at SpringHive Web Agency It is much more common for elderly individuals to be taken advantage of. Scammers prey on this demographic because they often have less access to technology, money, and information. Unfortunately, the consequences can be devastating for seniors. It is essential to stay vigilant to protect yourself from scams and frauds that target the elderly population. Having a good feeling about a particular situation or person may

by Andrea Needham of eldersday.org Technology is one of those things we sometimes have a love a hate relationship with. Ask the youth if they can live without technology, and you'll probably hear a resounding 'no.' As for those in the older age bracket, technology can seem like more of a curse than a blessing. Nonetheless, technology is something that we have to keep up with no matter what stage of life we're in because it is the way the world is heading - collectively. That

By Andrea Needham, Eldersday.org How to Successfully Manage Your Money in Retirement Retirement comes with many wonderful benefits. You have a lot more time to do the things you want, whether it’s traveling, pursuing passion projects, making memories with loved ones, or taking control over your health and fitness. But retiring also means trading your comfortable salary for a fixed income. Good money management is essential for stretching your savings and making the most of yo

By Andrea Needham According to CNN Business , about one-third of America’s senior population doesn’t use the internet. From income restrictions to health conditions that make using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop difficult or even possible, seniors may choose to stay away from technology for a variety of reasons. However, Caring Senior Service says that technology can improve the lives of seniors—especially when it comes to boosting their physical and mental health. If you o

https://theendgame.substack.com/p/what-doesnt-kill-you-is-just-inconvenient A conversation with author and cancer survivor David Lereah by Don Akchin

The 65+ population in the U.S. is poised to grow to over 70 million from 40 million over the next several decades, while life-threatening diseases are set to double in cases over the same period. The aging of America is accelerating, heightening the need for expanded societal support of our senior citizen population. For many senior citizens, aging is like swimming upstream against the current in today's forever young society. We live in a youth-obsessed nation where aging is

Updated: Oct 12, 2018 The building blocks for a foundation for successful and positive aging are: The Power of Us (social support), The Power of Me (your spirit), Mindfulness, Positivity, the Four A's, and Balancing. Below presents the Power of Us. I've witnessed the extraordinary efforts and compassion of people helping and supporting other people in need which makes me believe in the power of us. Kindness and compassion cost very little for the giver but is priceless to th

I believe we place ourselves into three buckets of aging groups as we age: - Positive Aging - Practical Aging - God’s Waiting Room We need to convert as many people as possible into the positive aging bucket. At the very least, we need to teach people residing in God’s waiting room how to age practically, and to help people in the practical aging bucket to become more positive about growing old. Positive Aging Positive aging means having the right attitude about growing old.

How many of us are aging, and how many of us are growing old? There is a difference. Aging can be a wondrous journey depending on your mindset. If you get anxious about physical decline and death, it will drive you mad and you will grow old quickly. As far as I know, we can’t turn back the clock; time and aging are inevitable. With the right approach, aging can be an adventure to treasure. My first lesson about aging came from a wise but very wet elderly man. I was seated c

The building blocks for a foundation for successful and positive aging are: The Power of Us (social support), The Power of Me (your spirit), Mindfulness, Positivity, the Four A's, and Balancing. Below presents the Power of Me. Perhaps the greatest benefit of providing social support to a person experiencing the struggles of aging is to lift his or her spirit. Nothing is more critical than a healthy spirit to cope with the marks of aging. This is the power of me. It is unfort

The building blocks for a foundation for successful and positive aging are: The Power of Us (social support), The Power of Me (your spirit), Mindfulness, Positivity, the Four A's, and Balancing. Below presents the benefits of tapping into your spirit (the power of me) as you age. Your spirit is your best friend. It’s part of your social support group; it’s the power of me. As humans age the physical body declines while the spiritual body continues to grow. I believe growing o

Link to article in the Chaska Herald Guest Column by Deb Taylor on the Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering your time and energy helps strengthen your community, but it also has important emotional and physical benefits. This month we take a look at how retired adults can reimagine aging through volunteering. With new studies being done, we are finding more and more benefits linked with volunteering, specifically when volunteering after retirement. According to a study done

Do Good: 10 Ways to Make a Difference 1. Smile! Being friendly to others is a great way to brighten someone else’s day. Whether it’s at the store, work, or simply walking along the street, a nice gesture like a smile could go a long way for someone having a bad day. 2. Do Some Volunteer Work. Volunteering is an amazing experience that gets us out of our daily routines, and makes us turn our efforts outwards. Go out and help feed the homeless, volunteer at local events, eve

United We Age is a volunteer-driven program. Volunteers: * Offer seniors companionship and compassion. * Help acquire and gift wrap wish list items and birthday/holiday cards. * Provide installation of communications technology and ongoing guidance. * Communicate with the case workers and other professional volunteers about an older person’s situation. For more information about how to become a volunteer at United We Age, please email: contact@UnitedWeAge.org