Kim Valentine

Winter may be a challenging season for your safety and security, especially in the northern regions of the United States. Older adults have an increased risk to their safety as temperatures fall throughout the country this winter.

Retirement is a significant life transition and can be a reason to celebrate. However, it can also be a chapter of extreme loss of community and identity.

Retirement is a significant life transition and can be a reason to celebrate. However, it can also be a chapter of extreme loss of community and identity.

When we have stress at home or work, it can be mentally and physically challenging. When stress occurs over a short period but then resolves, there is time for our body to recover. However, our body does not have a chance to recover when stress is ongoing. So, what are the long-term effects when high stress is chronic?

There are currently 55 million people worldwide with a diagnosis of dementia. There are several risk factors for dementia, including increased alcohol consumption. However, prolonged excessive alcohol intake is a direct cause of Alcohol-Related Dementia (ARD).

There are currently 55 million people worldwide with a diagnosis of dementia. There are several risk factors for dementia, including increased alcohol consumption. However, prolonged excessive alcohol intake is a direct cause of Alcohol-Related Dementia (ARD).

A national poll revealed that approximately 90 percent of Americans over age 50 want to stay in their homes as they grow older. To stay in your own home as you age is called "aging in place."

Though aging is something we all have to deal with, do we ever consider how well we will age?

Baby Boomers, likely the first generation raised with a focus on the significance of exercise, have led to a surge of adults over 60 more active than previous generations. However, as we age, more activity can increase the risk of injury.

While the anticipation of the holiday season can be a joyous one for some older adults, others may experience a feeling of dread. This can be one of the loneliest times of the year for those who have family who live far away or who have no family at all. Family estrangement or deaths in the family or social circle can have an impact on someone’s mental and emotional health and well-being.

Blueberries are a popular snack. Long considered a so-called super fruit, they look amazing with their plump appearance and blue hues. Did you know that, beyond tasting great, blueberries have several science-proven benefits?

Several physical indicators tell us that we are getting older. However, our overall state of health sometimes determines the rate at which aging progresses. So, what are some physical indicators of aging?