Resources

• Bone and Joint Health Week

  Bone and Joint Health Week seeks to raise public awareness about medical conditions including back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis. Continue Reading Bone and Joint Health Week

  September 27, 2017
• Long-Term Care Planning Month and National Save for Retirement Week

  

  Questions around pricing for assisted living and other levels of senior living come into special focus in October as Long-Term Care Planning Month. Continue Reading Long-Term Care Planning Month and National Save for Retirement Week

  September 27, 2017
• September is Healthy Aging Month and National Yoga Month

  September is Healthy Aging Month and National Yoga Month. Dr. Erin Partridge shares how these two topics connect and dispels a few myths about yoga. Continue Reading September is Healthy Aging Month and National Yoga Month

  September 5, 2017
• September Is Intergeneration Month

  September is Intergeneration Month — the perfect time to recognize some of the programs and activities that bring together people of all ages. Continue Reading September Is Intergeneration Month

  August 30, 2017
• Move Out of Your Comfort Zone During Healthy Aging Month

  September is Healthy Aging Month was created to bring awareness to the positive aspects of aging and encourage older adults to take responsibility for their physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Continue Reading Move Out of Your Comfort Zone During Healthy Aging Month

  August 29, 2017
• Zooniverse: A Simple Way for Seniors to Explore, Learn and Have Fun

  Zooniverse brings together hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the world to help professional researchers with a variety of projects. Continue Reading Zooniverse: A Simple Way for Seniors to Explore, Learn and Have Fun

  July 7, 2017
• The Human Voice & The Power of Humanity

  Ruby Jordan presented “The Human Voice & The Power of Humanity” at Mercy Retirement & Care Center on June 7, 2017, in recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month. Continue Reading The Human Voice & The Power of Humanity

  July 6, 2017
• Helpful Mobile Apps for Seniors

  Did you know smartphones may help improve your quality of life? Here are some of the best apps we’ve found to meet the needs of the senior population. Continue Reading Helpful Mobile Apps for Seniors

  July 5, 2017
• Staying Fit at any Age

  Are you feeling challenged to stay fit as you get older? If so, you’re not alone. Focus on cardiovascular activities, good posture and working the back muscles to keep the spine straight. Continue Reading Staying Fit at any Age

  May 26, 2017
• The Importance of Socialization in Aging

  Research has found that social support can play a significant role in overall health as people age. Spending time with friends and family members can boost quality of life, including both physical and mental health. Continue Reading The Importance of Socialization in Aging

  May 26, 2017