Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin. It is unique among vitamins because it can be produced in the skin with exposure to sunlight. It can also be consumed in food and supplements.

Every part of the body changes as we grow older, including the brain. And as the brain changes, mental function changes along with it. Cognitive impairment because of declining mental function is one of

Stress is a part of life in the 21st Century and it does not go away with retirement. Seniors experience stress, just like everyone else. The difference is that coping with stress becomes more

According to a recent article in the New York Times, Life Time, a gym chain company with 130 locations in 27 states, made the decision to remove cable news programs from its large-screen TVs,

Retiring Baby Boomers make up a new active generation of older Americans. These savvy seniors are embracing recreational vehicles as a convenient, comfortable, affordable way to enjoy the experience of being on the open

Getting out and enjoying nature is a great tonic for senior citizens. Being outdoors increases energy and vitality and makes older people feel more alive. Spending some time outside every day is a simple

It’s too easy to get the blues when you’re growing older. Major phases in life have already gone by. Chronic health conditions are common among seniors. Many older people are widowed or divorced and

The cold winter months bring challenges for everyone, and particularly for senior citizens. When the temperature plummets, older adults face a higher risk of health issues and weather-related injuries, including frostbite, hypothermia, and falls.

Our bodies change as we grow older. Senior citizens have different nutritional needs than younger people, and the way they eat needs to change to meet those needs. This does not mean that you

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older people in the U.S. In a single recent year, older Americans suffered 29