Social Seniors

1. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body

   “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”  Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, … Continue

2. Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthy

   Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. … Continue

3. Tips for boosting vitality

   Don’t fall for the myth that aging automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness … Continue

4. Tips for exercising as you age

   Many older adults don’t exercise. However, exercise is vital for healthy aging. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally … Continue

5. Nutritional Supplements

   Yes, Doctors are now recommending to their patients that they supplement. Why? Many people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Unhealthy lifestyle such as poor eating habits, of course have taken … Continue

6. Eat Right to Work Out Better

   Knowing what to eat can be as important as your workout – without nagging hunger pains, abdominal cramps and premature exhaustion. Skipping a meal, especially before a workout is not a good idea. Your body is depleted … Continue

7. A Table for Two – Why Eating With a Senior Is So Important

   We hear it on the news all of the time – families just do not sit down and eat together anymore.  Our hurried lifestyles are getting in the way of quality time with our families at the … Continue