As we approach the winter weather season, it’s likely that we’ll face more risk of slipping and falling outside. With slick surfaces, clunkier footwear, and just more fear of falling, the chances of a fall and possible injury go up. No doubt there are plenty of resources and recommendations, on…

Mother Theresa once said, “The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” Those are sentiments felt by many older adults, even those who live among other groups of people. That’s because feeling lonely has little to do with being by yourself (which is more correctly described…

If you’re of a “certain age,” you’ve likely experienced some form of ageism while going about your daily activities. And by ageism, we don’t necessarily mean outright explicit discrimination or denial of opportunities because of your age (though of course, those actions are commonplace for so many, especially those seeking…

The terrible health consequences of smoking have been long established, and in recent years excessive sitting/sedentary behavior has also been associated with similar negative health effects. Now we are learning that weak muscles may be the “new smoking” when it comes to unhealthy aging. How is that so? Research has…

With the holidays approaching, the days becoming shorter, and the weather more conducive to indoor activities, food can take on outsize importance. Thus it’s a good time to review and reinforce the notion that as you age, you are what you eat. What you eat and drink, the quantities you…

Hoping to find a few hours over the upcoming holidays to curl up with a good new book? Well, there’s no shortage of recommendations or newly published books to entice you! For a roundup of some of the most lauded books of 2022, take a look at the list, along…