Sleep apnea is common, and there are more than 200,000 people per year that are diagnosed with this condition. Even sleepers as young as 0 – 2 can be impacted by sleep apnea, but the largest group of suffers is in the 41+ bracket. Age and obesity are the largest factors and men have a…
They call stress the silent killer. It creeps in and does its dirty work without the victim even knowing what’s coming. It may take years, but stress will eventually take a toll on the body. Many people wrongly assume that seniors don’t have to deal with stress. After all, they’re retired. They don’t have to…
When most seniors think of exercise, they think of walking, swimming or chair exercises. But strength training can go a long way in helping preserve your mobility and strength for years to come. If you’re intimidated by the idea of lifting weights, you’re not alone. Many seniors wonder if it’s safe or even beneficial to…
Heavy wheelchairs are fine for home use, but if you enjoy traveling, a lightweight chair will make it easy to get around. Lightweight (or transport) wheelchairs typically have a folding design for easy transport. They are lightweight and easy to move around so they are a breeze to get where you need to go. If…
Yoga is a gentle form of exercise that can help seniors stay fit and flexible. But many seniors are intimidated by the pictures of poses in upside-down positions, splits and other challenging positions. The truth is that yoga can be as gentle and therapeutic or as challenging and acrobatic as you want it to be.…