Living an active lifestyle has many health benefits that can lead to a longer, happier life. If, however, you are not getting enough exercise, you may be at greater risk for serious conditions like heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and depression. Understanding the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle will go a long way towards promoting… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
“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… Read more
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… Read more
Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times per day? Since the most important muscle in your body is working that hard for you, don’t you think you owe it a little TLC? Here are five things you can do to make your heart happy. Pay attention to your diet You’ve heard this… Read more
May is Older Americans Month This May, we celebrate the 50th annual Older Americans Month. First declared by President Kennedy in 1963, every President since has made a formal declaration recognizing May as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Unleash the Power of Age.” Here at Primrose, we certainly don’t… Read more
