Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Finishing “Write a Friend” Month With Thoughts for the New Year

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As we prepare to enter into a new year, it’s important to shine a light on something that you might not have known while there’s still time. Did you know that December is a nationally recognized month specifically dedicated to writing a note to friends? When you think about it, the concept is unique and […]

A Popular Florida Pastime: Pickleball; the Benefits and What to Know

Senior Playing Pickleball

Pickleball is a popular pastime in Florida and more than half of those that play the sport are 55 or older and at least 32.7% of people that play the sport are at least 65 or older. Physical activity is a great way to tap into a variety of wellness benefits and pickleball allows players to exercise, […]

5 Reasons Why Family Time Is Healthy During the Holidays

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It might seem like something small but the time that we spend with family can have a significant impact on the way we go about our day-to-day lives and the different facets of our health and wellness. Without quality family time, seniors could experience emotional distress, a significant lack of family bonds, and a decrease […]

Seniors and the Secrets of Gardening

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This isn’t only for the avid gardener as all seniors should know the lesser-known powers that gardening consists of. What’s interesting is that those that fall between the ages of 35 and 44 are the most active gardeners but there are so many health and later-life concerns that seniors have and something as simple as starting a […]

Boosting Your Immunity as a Senior

Senior Stretching

Our immune systems naturally start to decline with age. That’s just a natural part of aging but there are things that can be done to give it a boost. Our immune systems are strongest between the ages of 10 and 50 so after the age of 50 is when we need to take active steps to strengthen […]