Author: Guest Blogger

Older woman holding a cane

Older woman holding a cane

Tips for Preventing Senior Falls

Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults but there are many ways to avoid them.

10 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Seniors

Older couple riding bikes

Older couple riding bikes

Find out which habits keep residents of Ikaria, a Greek Island, living well into their 90s.

Older woman lifting weights

Older woman lifting weights

Encouraging Exercise for an Aging Loved One

Fear, fatigue, chronic pain or just plain lack of motivation might be keeping your loved one stationary. So how do you get them off the couch and on to healthy habits?

Caregiving During Coronavirus

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers are finding new ways to navigate their daily responsibilities.

Woman pushing her mom in a wheelchair

Woman pushing her mom in a wheelchair

Even Heroes Need Encouragement

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, find out why caregivers deserve our respect as the heroes they are.

Protect Your Kids from Cyberbullying

Teen girl being bullied online

Teen girl being bullied online

Cyberbullying takes bullying to a new level because it’s far more public and has the capacity to spread fast, far and wide. Find out how to protect your kids.

reduce your breast cancer risk

reduce your breast cancer risk

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Prevention

While not every risk factor can be altered, there are a few everyday lifestyle changes that can help ensure the risk for breast cancer is as low as possible.

Remembering Brandon Michael: A Story of Infant Loss

Empty crib

Empty crib

Guest blogger Lindsey Clair shares her experience with infant loss in this moving post.

Daughter caring for elderly mom

Daughter caring for elderly mom

Combating Caregiver Isolation and Loneliness

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, caregivers can learn how their duties can lead to isolation and what they can do to stay connected.

Why Safe Routes to Schools Matter

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

Image of two schoolgirls walking home from school.

In this guest post from Ty Schmidt, executive director of Traverse City-based non-profit organization Norte, learn why walkable communities are good for health.