Tag: Senior Health

Women play pickleball at the Michigan Senior Olympics event during March 2023 in Rochester at Lifetime Fitness.

Women play pickleball at the Michigan Senior Olympics event during March 2023 in Rochester at Lifetime Fitness.

Winning Pickleball Tournaments in their 70s: How the Sport Keeps Seniors Young

Staying active and making new friends: these seniors are reaping the benefits from pickleball, a sport that surged in popularity during the pandemic.

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dementia

Home caregiver helping a senior woman standing in the bedroom

Home caregiver helping a senior woman standing in the bedroom

Results from a new study that tracked thousands of people in the U.S. show regular vitamin D use may help prevent dementia.

Donna Mc Minn

Donna Mc Minn

Diving into Competitive Swimming During Retirement

Ask Donna Mc Minn why she took up competitive swimming during her retirement and she’ll grin and say: “In the pool, no one can see you sweat."

Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

Older woman talks with a younger family member

Older woman talks with a younger family member

If you live at a distance, here are tips for maximizing your caregiver effectiveness – and maintaining your peace of mind.

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Table Tennis Helps Michigan Man Lose Weight, Stay Active in Retirement

Don’t call it ping pong. This is table tennis. On a recent weekday afternoon several men, aged 50-plus, are breaking a sweat.

5 Unusual Health Tips for a Daily Better Life

Happy senior couple making dinner

Happy senior couple making dinner

Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus shares five unusual health tips that most people don’t know about.

Senior man welcoming family at the front door

Senior man welcoming family at the front door

Caregiving During the Holidays: Tips to Navigate Gatherings

Contributor Julie Edgar of the AAA 1-B offers advice on how caregivers of older adults can navigate holiday family gatherings to make them fun and manageable.

How to Talk to a Loved One About Dementia, Alzheimer’s Concerns

Asian daughter spending time with her elderly mother at home

Asian daughter spending time with her elderly mother at home

Talking to a family member or close friend about your concerns related to changes in mental health and cognition as they age is not always an easy discussion. 

Dental checkup and examination

Dental checkup and examination

Gracefully Greying: Why Dental Health Matters As You Age

Gracefully Greying correspondent Lila Lazarus talks with a dentist about the importance of regular dental checkups during the aging process.