Seniors

Whether you reside in a retirement living community or an assisted living community, your need for an annual eye exam is the same. Even if there are no obvious symptoms or trouble with vision, it is still possible to have an eye disease. Some people...

Improve your life by reducing your risk for diabetes If current trends continue, one of every three American adults will have diabetes by 2050, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet there's a lot we can do to reduce these...

No one wants to think of the possibility of their death. But not planning ahead means leaving the burden to your family and friends when you are gone. And without the proper documents in place, it could be setting them up for legal snares, financial...

Millions of Americans over the age of 65, as well as some disabled individuals under the age of 65, are eligible to receive Medicare benefits. In terms of skilled nursing, this Medicare coverage is crucial in offsetting some of the expense. Depending...

Your golden years should be your best years. You’ve raised your children and even helped them raise your grandchildren. You’ve worked hard at a job and can now relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. You can travel and take on new hobbies. You...

An Educational Seminar with Sterling House® Valparaiso Join us at the Valparaiso Family YMCA on March 22 for an educational seminar, “Food for the Soul.” This presentation will help you learn new ways to positively impact your emotional state...

Many of us associate getting older with decline, but some things get better with age. It turns out creativity can be one of them. With aging comes what is known as "crystallized intelligence". This is the collective benefit of a long life of...

Porter Health System’s Senior Circle program offers a generous menu of activities and benefits designed to improve the quality of life of adults age 50 and better. The programming encourages friendships, offers health-related education local...

Learn the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer’s, as well as the 10 Warning Signs. This program also tells you what to do if you or someone you know has signs of the disease. You will view video footage of real people who are...

February is American Heart Month, coinciding with the holiday of love- Valentine’s Day. And it happens that many will be giving their Valentine the gift of candy or other sweets. What irony. Last week a commentary from researchers from the...