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Health - Empowering Seniors to Live Well and Thrive


Health & well-being is a pillar of aging in place.

Maintaining good health is one of the most important aspects of aging gracefully and independently. This section is designed to provide seniors, caregivers, and families with trustworthy information, expert advice, and practical resources to support overall wellness in the later stages of life. Whether you're focused on preventing illness, managing chronic conditions, or simply staying active and vibrant, you can get the guidance you need to prioritize long-term well-being.

As we age, our bodies and minds experience natural changes—but with the right knowledge, many common challenges can be managed or even prevented. From nutrition and exercise to memory care, mobility, and mental health, we explore the topics that matter most to older adults. Our content is created to help you stay informed, take proactive steps, and make choices that promote independence, safety, and quality of life.

Covering a wide range of elderly health concerns, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cognitive decline, and emotional well-being. You'll also find helpful insights on medication management, fall prevention, and how to build a strong relationship with your healthcare providers. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or navigating your own aging journey, our goal is to simplify complex medical topics and offer realistic solutions for everyday living.

Stay on top of the latest health recommendations and senior care trends is more important than ever with articles dedicated to bringing you the most up-to-date and relevant information tailored specifically for older adults. We also share tips for integrating healthy habits into daily routines, making it easier to feel your best—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Living well in your senior years starts with prioritizing your health. Get help for you or your loved ones, so you can enjoy a longer, healthier, and more fulfilling life—one step at a time.

Health articles

5 Steps to a Healthier Heart in Late Life

February 7, 2014 By Mark Hager

Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in Americans, but the risk of heart disease increases as we age. Fortunately, heart disease is completely preventable. However, trying to keep heart healthy as we grow older can sometimes present new challenges such as overall health (i.e., flexibility, endurance), other ailments (i.e., arthritis or depression), […]

Filed Under: Featured, Health Tagged With: Aging in Place, health care, health tips, heart health, seniors

Late Life Depression (Infographic)

January 21, 2014 By Mark Hager

Late life depression is a very serious issue, and is more common in seniors and the elderly than you may know. Sadly, not nearly enough people suffering from depression get the help they need so they can lead richer, more rewarding, lives. Depression that comes later in life can be brought on by the lack of social […]

Filed Under: Featured, Health Tagged With: Aging in Place, elderly, elderly depression, elderly statistics, infographic, late life depression, seniors

Does Ongoing Education Reduce Chances of Dementia?

January 2, 2014 By Mark Hager

The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will increase 40 percent in the next 12 years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. That’s a pretty scary statistic, especially for Baby Boomers looking forward to retirement. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death, and one in three seniors die with either Alzheimer’s or another form […]

Filed Under: Featured, Health Tagged With: alzheimer's, conditions, health care, healthcare, reduce chances of Dementia

Slip & Fall Accident Prevention

February 24, 2013 By Mark Hager

Slip & Fall Accident Prevention

Safeguarding you or an elderly loved one against slip & fall accidents should be on your list when trying to help a senior age in place. After all, without preventing falls your independence may be at risk. While many people think it won’t happen to them, they’ll just “be careful,” think about this: More than 1 in 3 seniors age 65 or […]

Filed Under: Health, Safety Tagged With: Aging in Place, elderly, health care, safety, seniors, slip & fall

Senior Depression How to Help

February 14, 2013 By Mark Hager

Helping with elderly depression

Senior depression often can go undetected. Learn how to help a loved one that is suffering with this condition in a loving & understanding way.

Filed Under: Conditions, depression, Health Tagged With: aging, Aging in Place, elderly depression, health care, how to help, senior depression, seniors

Slip & Fall Accidents

February 6, 2013 By Mark Hager

Elderly slip & fall cane

Slip & fall accidents happen regularly & protecting yourself or a loved one is very important. Learn about the causes & fall prevention.

Filed Under: Health, Safety Tagged With: Accident Fall, accidents, age in place, Aging in Place, elderly, fall prevention, Fall Risk, Falling, health care, home, Osteoporosis, seniors, Seniors Aging, slip & fall, Slip And Fall, Slip And Fall Accidents, Slips Falls

Elderly Depression Treatment

January 19, 2013 By Mark Hager

Treatments for Elderly Depression

Elderly depression treatment can be difficult. Learn more about how older people with depression can get help & heal.

Filed Under: Conditions, depression, Health Tagged With: Abnormal Psychology, conditions, depression, Depression Affects Your Life, Depression Support Groups, Depression Therapy, Depression Treatment, elderly, elderly depression, Elderly Depression Treatment, health care, Loneliness, Major Depressive Disorder, Management Of Depression, Mental Health, Psychiatry, seniors, therapy, Treatment Options

Elderly Depression Causes

January 16, 2013 By Mark Hager

Cause of elderly depression

A look into elderly depression causes. The risk of depression increases as we age, due to physical, financial, spiritual & mental challenges some face.

Filed Under: Conditions, Health Tagged With: Aging-associated Diseases, conditions, depression, Depression Causes, elderly, elderly depression, elderly depression causes, health care, Identifying Depression, late life depression, Major Depressive Disorder

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