Category: At Home
After the Storm: Yard Clean-Up Safety
Winter storms and other severe weather events have been sweeping the nation lately, leaving snow, leaves and debris in their wake. Yard clean-up is unavoidable after a storm, whether it’s shoveling snow, raking leaves or picking up fallen branches. And although you can’t avoid doing yard work, you can avoid injury by keeping these safety […]
Strategies for Fall Prevention
Every September on the first day of fall, the National Council on Aging’s Falls Free Initiative promotes National Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Their goal is to raise awareness about the impact of falls among older adults and offer practical falls prevention solutions. This Falls Prevention Awareness Week, learn what you can do to keep yourself […]
Better Sleep: 7 Mindful Practices to Improve Your Rest
By Jamie Benjamin If you struggle to fall asleep at night, endlessly toss and turn, or wake up stiff and tired, practicing mindfulness may help. The practice of being mindful means dedicating your full attention to something. To truly be mindful, you need to slow down, take a breather, and focus entirely on what you’re […]
Planting the Seeds for Gardening Health
Spring is here! The weather is warm and the leaves are green, which means many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching, and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. It […]
Fall Prevention
With aging, bodily systems that keep us balanced and standing upright require more awareness. You may no longer see or hear as well, for example, which can affect your coordination. Nerves that carry information from your brain to your muscles may deteriorate, slowing your reaction time and making it more difficult to move away from oncoming pedestrians or adjust to icy […]
