5 Ways to Strengthen Your Immune System
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek As we age, it’s natural for our immune systems to weaken. That means older adults have to work a little harder to keep their immunity strong. And as we find ourselves in the wake of coronavirus along with colds, flu, and […]
Senior Living With a Small-Town Feel
By Amy Talcott Walking through the doors of Carriage Crossing Senior Living is like walking into a small, friendly town. As you enter the bright and cheery lobby, you’re likely to be greeted by Jack Fillipponi, one of the residents and unofficial “greeter” who enjoys making everyone feel welcome. Look straight ahead and you’ll notice […]
Visceral Fat—What You Need To Know
By Melissa Larson, Ft. Jesse Imaging & Gale Keeran Center for Women Here we are again, the start of another new year. Thousands of Americans set resolutions at the start of each new year, with at least 20 percent completely losing sight of that goal within 6 weeks. This year, why not forget the yo-yo […]
Good Sleep for Good Health
Submitted by Todd Gray, DDS, D.ASBA, Koala Center for Sleep Disorders Sometimes, the pace of modern life barely gives you time to stop and rest. It can make getting a good night’s sleep on a regular basis seem like a dream. But sleep is as important for good health as diet and exercise. Good sleep […]
Food Habits in Winter Are Snow Joke
By Micah Henderson, Dietetic Intern, Westminster Village As the winter season progresses, our day-to-day tasks and responsibilities can become monotonous and tiresome. We notice our energy levels decreasing and our zeal for life taking a slight decline as we trudge through the snow and turn our faces toward the gray skies. Once the thrill and […]
The Fountain of Youth Under One Roof
By Amy Talcott As we get older, it’s not uncommon for us to scrutinize ourselves a little more in the mirror. We start to notice the telltale signs of aging: a wrinkle here, some sagging skin there, maybe a few age spots sprinkled in for good measure. And while aging is a fact of life […]
Tis the Season for Safety
Submitted by Kanoski Bresney Law Firm The holiday season presents many safety issues that can quickly turn this festive time of year into a disastrous one. Following are some general tips to make sure you and your family enjoy and celebrate the season with safety in mind. TRAVELING: According to the National Safety Council, traveling […]
Give Yourself the Gift of Gorgeous Skin
Submitted by Jennifer Solis, Bless These Brows Everyone wants to look their best, especially during the holidays. And what is the first thing you see in the mirror? Your skin! Unfortunately, the focus on skin is often more about superficial appearance and not enough about the health of the skin. When skin is healthy at […]
10 Gift Ideas for Older Adults
Submitted by Holly Hall, CDP, CMP, CPASRM, Executive Director, The Village at Mercy Creek The holidays may be the most wonderful time of the year. But when you’re trying to think of gift ideas for your parents, grandparents, or other older adults in your life, the holidays can also be the most frustrating time of […]
Preserving the Future… Together
By Alexander Germanis Adulthood brings with it a large number of responsibilities. With parenthood, that number of responsibilities can seem to increase exponentially. In fact, it is common for parents to say all of one’s priorities change when one has children. At the top of the list of priorities is the need and desire to […]