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While family vacations are quickly approaching, it is important to remember that seniors require additional care this time of the year! Just as the heat of the sweltering summer months tend to take a toll on our own bodies, for seniors, the problem is worse. Studies have shown that the summer heat has the potential […]

As you age, you will find that managing your stress becomes more difficult. While most of us ironically think of retirement as a time of relaxation, this is rarely the case. New anxieties and worries will get the best of us and you will quickly find yourself feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully, today we’re here to help […]

Exercising doesn’t always require a gym! Studies have shown that low-impact exercise routines can help to benefit your health by stretching and strengthening your muscles, reducing stress, preventing injury and even helping to lower your blood pressure! Typically falling into four categories: endurance, strength, flexibility and balance, our recommendation is to find exercises that cover at least […]

While fitness is an important aspect of everyone’s lives, it is even more so as our bodies age! Studies have shown that staying physically active can help prevent, diminish or relay the onset of many diseases and disabilities that seniors are prone to. If you or a loved one are feeling held back from exercising, […]

Exercise is extremely important, especially for seniors as it improves both physical and mental health, and reaps long term benefits. It is also important to be mindful of certain factors when exercising, to eliminate unnecessary strain on the body. In order to ensure that you are well prepared for the next time you dive into […]

Since 1963, February has been celebrated as American Heart Month with hopes to urge Americans to join the battle against heart disease. Being the number 1 leading cause of death (killing approximately 630,000 Americans each year), we decided to join the fight! This month, we’re promoting heart health awareness and sharing some life-changing tips for […]

2017 is almost here and it’s time to take this opportunity to start anew! Don’t worry if you haven’t made your New Year’s Resolution yet – it’s not too late to make one now. With these 5 easy resolutions, not only will you be taking small steps towards bettering yourself, but you’ll also be able […]

Between all the baking, cooking and family time this holiday season, consider giving back to your local community! Grab a your family, friends or neighbors and watch the difference that a couple hours of your day can make in someone else’s life. No matter where you’re located in California, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities […]

Did you know? According to the Calorie Control Council, a typical Thanksgiving dinner contains approximately 4,500 calories! On top of that, the tryptophan within the turkey can also make you feel very sleepy! While we don’t want to be the ones to spoil the fun of the holidays, we want to make sure you don’t let […]

Yoga is an ancient exercise that welcomes all ages, whether you’re 9 or 99! Yoga is especially beneficial for senior citizens because it helps a person maintain balance, flexibility, muscle mass and can reduce the risk of fall-related injuries. Not only does it have strong physical benefits, but it also helps reduce stress, fatigue and […]