October is Organize Your Medical Information Month
While it’s fun to peruse national calendars and learn that October 14 is Be Bald and Be Free Day and October 24 is National Bologna…
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Creative Pursuits Promote Healthy Aging
The theme of this year’s National Assisted Living Week, from Sunday, September 8 through Saturday, September 14, is “A Spark of Creativity.” The theme encourages…
Save the date for Senior Resource Fair
The Morrison Communities and Weeks Medical Center are collaborating to host a Senior Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, October 3, at…
Dementia Education series offered at Summit
Alzheimer’s is the only disease with no cure, no treatments to stop, delay or prevent the disease—and no survivors. More than 5 million Americans have…
Take a Walk for Alzheimer
Every September, more than 600 communities nationwide host the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and…
Protect Yourself from Phone Scams
Did you know that seniors are at higher risk of falling prey to a phone scam? According to SeniorLiving.org, older people tend to be more…
Pet Ownership May Keep You Healthier As You Age
Are you a cat person or a dog lover? Or do your pet tastes run more toward birds or fish? Whatever kind of pet you…
When It’s Time To Move: Tips to Help You Navigate the Process
As seniors age, housing needs inevitably change. For many older people, living in the family home where they’ve raised a family may no longer be…
Walk for Your Health! Walk for Fun!
As seniors age, it’s important to incorporate exercise into daily routines, as exercise helps with strength, flexibility and balance. One of the best ways to…
Where there is a will…
Did you know that, according to an AARP survey, two out of five people over the age of 45 do not have a will? None…