Did you know that Labor Day has been around since 1894? That’s when Congress passed an act to make the first Monday in September an official holiday: Labor Day, which, according to History.com, “pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers.” And actually, its history goes back even further because before it was …
Events in Greenville, SC
Do you want to retire somewhere with a world-class food scene? Street festivals and live music? Activities and fun for the whole family? You won’t have to go far. Nestled against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville, South Carolina, offers all this and more. Scroll down to check out some of the fun …
Spirituality and Aging
We’re often told that people become more spiritual as they age. In a similar fashion, the message has gone out that seniors who are more in touch with their spirituality have better health outcomes. The reality is that spirituality and aging isn’t the easiest subject for researchers to study, but they keep trying. It’s certainly …
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Although people love to glorify summer, I think we can all agree that sweltering summer days aren’t much fun. No matter what your age, it’s dangerous to spend too much time outdoors in scorching temperatures. The risks are higher, however, if you’re over the age of 50 and have other health problems. So take care …
How to Destress Before Bed
For some of us, getting a good night’s sleep is an ongoing battle. Going to bed stressed out can make you lose that battle without even realizing it. If this sounds familiar, it’s time to learn how to destress before bed.
How Much Fiber Do Seniors Need?
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. When it comes to fiber, there’s more truth to that than you might think. How much fiber do seniors need?
Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the weather is finally warming up. There’s a good chance you’ve spotted potting soil or starter planters outside of your grocery store – but what if you’ve never gardened before? You may shrug it off and tell yourself, “Gardening just isn’t for me.” But try not …
Loving Your Aging Face
As we get older, we’re fortunate to hold more and more memories, life lessons, and adventures. These things are gifts, and they often begin to show in little laugh lines, eye crinkles, and other signs of aging. And while it might be tempting to look in the mirror and lament the physical signs of getting …
How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol?
How long does it take to lower cholesterol? If your cholesterol numbers are creeping up, and your doctor is making worrying noises as they review your lab work, it’s only natural to wonder how quickly you can get those numbers to drop. Fortunately, there are several proven strategies you can use that should help your …
When to Worry About Forgetfulness
You walked purposely into the kitchen this morning, and you realized that you had no clue what you were there to do. So, you emptied the dishwasher and cleaned out the refrigerator before remembering that you were supposed to be checking the calendar to see what was on the day’s agenda. At least you got …