As the weather gets warmer and the flowers start to bloom, spring is the perfect time for seniors to focus on their health and wellness. Whether you’re living independently or in a memory care community, there are several tips you can follow to stay healthy and active this spring. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best tips for senior health and wellness during the … [Read more...] about Senior health and wellness: 15 tips you need to know for spring
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Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Hunger Task Force will accept applications at four drive-thru events, online and by mail-in for the annual distribution of seniors farmers market vouchers. The second in-person drive-thru event was Friday, July 7,at Abundant Faith Church of Integrity, 7830 W. Good Hope Road The Senior Farmers’ Market Voucher Program provides low-income seniors with $25 in vouchers that can … [Read more...] about Hunger Task Force kicking off voucher program for seniors in Milwaukee County
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors
Winter safety for older adults
Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperature drops, older adults run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice and snow. Like most things in life, it is better to be prepared. Here are a few precautions everyone should take, especially older adults, during the winter. Hypothermia Hypothermia … [Read more...] about Winter safety for older adults
Preparing your senior loved one for the autumn season
The autumnal equinox began on September 22, 2022. At the start of the fall season, the sun rises later and nightfall arrives sooner. Plenty of environmental changes occur, making it necessary to make adjustments and prepare a senior loved one for the cooler season. 1. Rake the leaves Crimson autumn leaves are a breathtaking sight. The leaves change color because of the … [Read more...] about Preparing your senior loved one for the autumn season
How you feel about aging is important, here’s how to keep a positive attitude
By American Heart Association Is age really just a state of mind? Can a positive attitude really change the aging process? Perhaps not the number, but how we age might be. A growing body of research suggests a person’s mindset – how they feel about growing old – may predict how much longer and how well they live as the years go by. Several studies over the past 20 … [Read more...] about How you feel about aging is important, here’s how to keep a positive attitude
AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
A proposal submitted by Heart 2 Heart Compassionate Widow’s Circles, Inc., to provide additional food, equipment, supplies, and a chef to facilitate two “Cooking with Seniors” classes has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. AARP Wisconsin is awarding one grant each month throughout 2022 to projects across the state that are … [Read more...] about AARP Wisconsin: ‘Cooking with Seniors’ proposal wins AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grant
Summer safety tips for seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seniors are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses and injury. When we age, our bodies become less efficient at regulating temperature because older adults do not sweat as much as younger adults, and sweat is the body’s most important heat-regulating mechanism. Older adults also store fat differently, which … [Read more...] about Summer safety tips for seniors
Why black aging matters, too
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring a lifetime of racism and its attendant adverse health … [Read more...] about Why black aging matters, too
Seven winter safety tips for seniors and their caregivers
During the winter months, ice, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging for anyone. Slippery sidewalks and cold weather can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for older people. While finding senior care to assist older adults on a regular basis can help keep them safe during any season, the following senior safety tips for winter can be … [Read more...] about Seven winter safety tips for seniors and their caregivers