As we age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain physical health. Staying physically active can reduce your risk of falls, increase strength, and improve mobility. However, exercise also has a profound impact on mental well-being, especially for seniors. Regular exercise can work wonders for the mind, helping to boost your mood, lower anxiety, and improve your overall mental outlook.

Finding ways to nurture our creativity and promote personal growth becomes essential as we age. Engaging in creative activities can offer a joyful and expressive outlet for exploration and has numerous therapeutic benefits. This article will explore different creative outlets tailored explicitly for seniors, emphasizing the limitless possibilities and their positive impact on overall well-being.

If you are viewing the upcoming holidays with a sense of dread and stress rather than anticipation and excitement, here are a practical few tips for those over 50 to restore the joy of the season.

The Golden Bachelor features Gerry Turner, a 72 years old widow looking for love. The women vying for his love are in their 60s and 70s, most of them mothers and grandmothers.  This show has been a hit for all generations because it spotlights the beauty in aging. Here are The Golden Bachelor’s best tips on healthy aging.

This forgiveness meditation will help you with forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and with asking for forgiveness of others. Forgiveness meditation is a great way to reduce guilt, depressed mood, and anger. Regularly practicing meditation promotes better mental health and well-being in seniors.

Older adults may be at higher risk for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that happens during the winter months. Additionally, SAD symptoms can be worse for older adults. Learn the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and what you can do to treat these “winter blues” in those over 50.

Although caregiving can be a source of pride and comfort for some, it also brings significant stress. Caregiving stress includes physical, emotional, and often financial burden. Understanding and addressing caregiver stress is important for the health and well-being of both the caregiver and the care recipient. 

Research shows that walking improves longevity by providing physical and mental health benefits. Learn why walking is such a good aerobic exercise for seniors and how to walk your way to a longer and healthier life!

Everyone experiences grief throughout their lifetimes, but very few people are taught how to deal with grief in a healthy way. Dealing with grief poorly – or not dealing with it at all – can lead to a number of emotional and physical symptoms that can affect your everyday life and cause health problems. Learn more about grief and healthy ways to cope in this guide.

Being an empty nester and building a relationship with your adult children can be a unique challenge. This guide provides tips on navigating a good relationship with your adult children and discovering your identity in this new phase of life.

Many older adults say they’re confused about how much alcohol to drink. We’re going to take a deep dive into the best recommendations about aging and alcohol so you can make the choices that are right for you.

This doctor’s guide to memory loss lays out why memory changes occur as we age, what the different types of memory loss are, and how you can prevent age related memory loss and stay sharp!

Seniors live with challenges they didn’t always face in their younger lives, such as chronic pain or diseases. Meditation helps manage these stressors and strengthens cognitive skills. This beginners guide on how to meditate teaches you everything you need to know to get started with a meditation practice at home!

More than half of Americans say they are sometimes lonely, and getting older is a risk factor for feeling lonely. Making new social connections and finding like minded people can be tough as you grow older, but these strategies will help you make new friends in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Stress takes a toll on both physical and mental health, but the good news is that implementing these stress management techniques can quickly help you lower chronic stress, improve blood pressure, and reduce risk of stress-related health problems.

Maybe you've heard some buzz about mindfulness recently. Today's younger generations are finding ways to explore this philosophy that focuses on self-awareness and being present in the moment. Back when those of us in our 50s were younger, we might have engaged in some meditation or a yoga class trying to achieve similar benefits.

No matter when your time comes to step to the plate for a parent who needs you, it is not an easy task, but being a family caregiver might be one of the highest callings you’ll ever face in life. The key to surviving this challenging time is to be practical. Consider some tips on caring for your aging parent(s).

Our brains, like our bodies, need care as we get older. Perhaps we notice that we can’t remember where we left things, can’t find quite the right word in a conversation, or have trouble remembering names. This can be concerning though – how do we know if these changes are a normal part of getting older, or if they are signs of a larger health problem?