Category: Primrose News
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Building a Circle of Friends in your Senior Years
Retirement has many benefits. Among them is an abundance of time to do new things and meet new people. One of the greatest joys in life is making new friends, and you are never too old to enrich your life by bringing new ones into the fray. Here are a few things you can try…
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3 Health Benefits of Enjoying the Outdoors
There is nothing like stepping outside on a cool, sunny morning and taking in a few deep breaths of fresh air. From the cold bite of a crisp winter day to the heat and humidity of the dog days of summer, there is just something about being outdoors that makes you feel better and more…
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When is the Right Time to Retire?
Are you retired? Thinking of retiring? Once they hit their 60’s, many begin to feel like they want to eliminate the hustle and stress of employment in favor of a more laid-back lifestyle. In fact, a study from the University of Sydney’s School of Public Health indicates that there are physical and mental benefits to…
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Nutrition Tips for Seniors
As an older adult, maintaining a healthy lifestyle should be a high priority. Proper diet and exercise will go a long way toward helping you to maintain an active, independent lifestyle and minimize the risk of disease. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, there are a number of healthy choices seniors can make…
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Helping Loved Ones Improve Their Health
Staying physically healthy is one of the keys to successful aging. Proper diet and exercise will go a long way toward ensuring that your loved ones avoid diseases like diabetes and heart disease that can commonly affect people as they enter their senior years. Are you concerned about the health of a loved one? Here…
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3 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia
In 2031, the baby boomer generation will begin turning 85 – and more than 3 million of them will have Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. Despite the best efforts of researchers around the globe there is still no cure, but there are things you can do today that may help reduce your risk…
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Supporting Loved Ones with Depression
If you currently have a loved one struggling with depression, you know how difficult it can be and how helpless it can make you feel. Senior citizens are at greater risk of experiencing the effects of depression, but those whose families best understand how to approach the condition are more likely overcome it. Know the…
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The Secret to Happiness
“It’s not the things you accumulate or the money you have in the bank that truly makes you happy.” How many of us have heard this from friends and family members over the years? It turns out they were right all along according to data collected from a study on adult development being conducted at…
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4 Spring Activities for Seniors
If you are one of millions across the country who endured a harsh winter season, the warmth and beauty of spring is surely a welcome sight. In fact, the National Institute of Health says that, regardless of age or physical limitations, getting outside and taking in some fresh air and sunshine can improve cognitive function…
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3 Diseases That Are Particularly Dangerous for Seniors
As we age, we are at risk of increased vulnerability to certain types of diseases. Seniors need to stay educated about these illnesses so that they can be proactive in taking the steps necessary to reduce the likelihood of physical problems. Here are three of the most common diseases facing seniors: Heart Disease According to…