Articles about Senior Living
Have you been sprinkling blueberries over your favorite foods for years? Snacking on walnuts? Congratulations: You’re doing something right for your health. Believe it or not, experts say that there are not only foods that can improve your health but also help prevent or offset issues of aging such as dementia, stroke and arthritis. While … Read more
When we don’t get enough sleep, it affects our mind and body, but how much sleep do you need and does that change as you age? How Much Sleep Do Seniors Need? Dana Blalock, DDS, founder and owner of Sleep Better South Carolina, said most people need between six and eight hours of sleep a … Read more
As a teenager headed off to college, Allison Lanford found herself having to navigate a complicated process of securing assisted living for one of her parents. About Assisted Living Locators Charleston Now as the owner and senior adviser of Assisted Living Locators, Lanford takes the guesswork out of preparing for when that time comes. Working … Read more
A study published in January in the medical journal Nature Medicine found that the risk of developing dementia any time after age 55 among Americans is 42%, greater than double the risk reported in previous studies. It also projected dementia cases to double by 2060 to 1 million new cases diagnosed each year, a direct … Read more
Health Benefits of Marriage The health benefits of marriage include longer life, emotional support, and improved wellness. Learn more about the health benefits of marriage at any age. Explore more on healthy relationships and longevity Study: Health Benefits of Marriage – NCBI Skip to main content Love, Commitment, and a Lifetime of Health Ahh, love. … Read more
On June 20, 1785, a farmer named Eilif Philipsen died in his hometown of Kinsarvik, Norway – an unremarkable event except that Philipsen was the first documented human centenarian, dying one day short of 103 years. While Philipsen was something of an anomaly in his lifetime, his achievement has been duplicated so often in the … Read more