The cool dampness of fresh soil. The warmth of the sun. The happy trills of songbirds. Gardening has the capacity to engage every one of…
Unpacking the Many Hidden Benefits of Gardening Activities for Seniors
March 22, 2021
Tag: Physical Health
Ensure Senior Safety This Holiday Season with This Helpful Checklist
December 11, 2017
Living far away from family makes it hard to spend time with our older loved ones as frequently as we’d like, but during the holiday…
Strategies to Help with Sundown Syndrome
April 12, 2017
For people providing care for a family member with Alzheimer’s, as the day comes to a close, the caregiving stress can intensify. Sundown syndrome (or…
Continuum Shares the Questions You Need Answered Following a Heart Attack
January 13, 2017
This year, hundreds of thousands of people will experience a heart attack, and they will have been left with no time to plan for how…
Upside to a Positive Attitude
May 1, 2013
Being positive isn’t just a good idea; it’s good for you. In fact, a recent study has proven the old saying, “You’re only as old…
Amazing New Research May Put an End to Pressure Sores
January 21, 2013
Pressure sores are a common problem in hospitals around the world as patients are often too ill to get out of bed, and older people…
New Research May Put an End to Pressure Sores
December 27, 2012
Pressure sores are a common problem in hospitals around the world as patients are often too ill to get out of bed, and older people…
15 Things Your Walk Reveals About Your Health
June 12, 2012
Your stride, gait, pace, and posture while walking can reveal surprising information about your overall health and well-being, according to an article by Paula Spencer…
Quiz: What’s Your Disease Risk?
May 24, 2012
Developed at Harvard Medical School, this useful health quiz is meant to help users measure how lifestyle habits influence risk for diabetes, several cancers, heart…
Recommendations for Health Screening Tests After 50
January 31, 2012
When people reach a certain age, different aspects of health need to be assessed. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has recently updated…