It truly is a magical time of the year. It is magical in the way it seems to transform individuals—children and adults—to kinder, happier people. The effect that the Christmas season has on our mood, our attitude, is undoubtedly positive. We are nicer, more apt to laugh and play and party. We are quicker to share, to give, to be generous.

For some of us older adults, however, the Christmas season also means that our grief is heightened and our sadness deepened as we become more mindful of what we may have lost in the way of health, money, companionship, independence….

Oh please, not another blog about how wonderful Thanksgiving is! No, it’s not. I know Thanksgiving blogs come a dime a dozen, as we say, and you have better things to do right now than read a sentimental blog. So, here goes: just keep five things in mind this Thanksgiving if you want to have a pleasant, memorable time.

Remember why you eat: for a strong body, sharp mind, and the energy to lead an active lifestyle.

Do not allow the Thanksgiving dinner to be an excuse to eat dishes that do not support your health goals. A recent online poll revealed that  the major…

Try these Pennsylvania fun fall favorites. Make this fall season fun. Do something you have never done before. Meet a new friend, exercise outdoor, eat healthily and see life from a different point of view by engaging in these fun fall activities.
Apple Picking
Honey Crisp, Cortland and Keepsake, Jonamac, McIntosh, Gala, Empire, Red Delicious and Granny Smith. By now you must know I’m naming apples. Yes! With fall come apples.  Just in time for apple pies, apple jam, apple custard, you just name it. But before you kill the apples with all that sugar, think of the healt…

You better believe it—technology and information are changing rapidly and in a lot of ways for the betterment of our health. We have evidence-based studies, safer medical equipment and prevention and intervention programs to help us live the best possible lives. October is back, and it’s breast cancer awareness month around the world. What has changed? What new information have we learned about breast cancer to help us maintain and optimize our health?  Here is a survey of ten things you need to know about breast cancer in 2019.
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Today — September 23 — is the First Day of Fall and is Falls Prevention Awareness Day.  It is a day that calls for greater awareness of this important issue, which is a concern to anyone but especially to older adults.  And it is a day that calls for more than awareness.  In fact, it calls for people to take actions to help avoid the danger of falling.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) created this short video highlighting 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall:

https://vimeo.com/148517287

This video mentioned things like pursuing an exercise program, getting your ears …