By Senior Lifestyle | May 18, 2022
It’s a fact that some level of memory loss may happen as you age. But this loss doesn’t necessarily indicate that you have a major problem. Forgetting names or where you left your keys is…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 10, 2022
Digital assistants – also called smart speakers, home assistants or virtual assistants – have exploded in use since being introduced in late 2014 by Amazon. By 2022, 94.9 million smart speakers had been sold, according…
By Senior Lifestyle | May 09, 2022
Tablets are increasingly a favored device for seniors. While adults under age 50 are buying fewer tablets, 52% of senior ages 50 and older own one, according to AARP. Over half of these owners use…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 26, 2022
Trouble with your hands and loss of finger dexterity can happen at any age, but it’s more common as you hit 50 years and older. According to a study cited by Physiopedia, musculoskeletal hand problems…
By Senior Lifestyle | April 15, 2022
Driving is often seen as freedom, allowing almost unlimited movement anywhere there’s a road. According to federal agencies, more than 228 million Americans are licensed to drive, and seniors ages 65 and over account for…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 08, 2022
Many doctors may encourage seniors to wear portable monitors to check on their blood pressure, heart rate or other medical conditions. These devices can come in smartwatches, blood pressure cuffs and glucose monitors. Using this…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 17, 2022
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for 1 in 4 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It kills more people than all forms…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 15, 2022
A big draw for some seniors moving into communities is the variety of activities and programs that are offered. Senior Lifestyle communities offer exercise classes, book clubs, parties, happy hours and more opportunities to gather…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 14, 2022
Skin ages, despite how good you may have pampered it over the years. At some point after the pimple years, the blush of youth fades. One day your skin is smooth, tight and glowing, and…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 11, 2022
We may wrongly assume that increased feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation are normal emotional changes that occur in older age. The COVID-19 pandemic tested resiliency and endurance to change for everyone. Even good changes…
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