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Sixteen Helpful Home Modifications for Seniors

Home modifications are one way to help a senior stay in his or her home safely — rather than have to relocate with family or to an assisted living facility. Modifications can help a person adapt to changes in ability and health, prevent falls, and more. In the bathroom: Replace the toilet with a higher (taller) model or one with a longer seat to make it easier to get up and down. This is especially useful for people in wheelchairs or with hip issues. Install grab bars around the bathtub and toilet to make getting up and down easier and … Continue reading →

Depression in Seniors

Would your parent or grandparent tell you if they were depressed? According to statistics from the American Psychological Association’s Society of Clinical Geropsychology, most of today’s generation of seniors wouldn’t. Although many older people are quite free with talking about aches and pains, the idea of mental illness (like depression) is embarrassing. As many as seven million Americans over the age of sixty-five may be suffering from depression. Here’s some more bad news about older adults and depression: As much as ninety percent of the older Americans suffering from depression aren’t getting any help for it. The suicide rate for … Continue reading →

Walking For Seniors

Walking is a great form of exercise at just about any age! A study from Japan — recently published by the Mayo Clinic — reports that walking is especially good for elderly adults. The elderly population is growing rapidly in many countries around the world. High intensity walking (and other forms of exercise) can decrease the chances of disability and lower the risk of some age associated diseases. Moderately paced walking — a pace around six kilometers or 3.7 miles per hour — can help protect against disability. Walking and other exercise can strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility, and … Continue reading →

The Disney Blog Week in Review for May 21 – May 25

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This has been a crazy week and while we were running to wrap up the end of the school year for our daughter, we kept up our Disney vacation planning. So let’s take a look at our Disney Week in Review: Monday, May 21 Looking for A Little Inspiration From Walt Disney? Walt is a wonderful inspiration and innovator and his quotes reflect that. Tuesday, May 22 Are you over 60 and planning to take your grandkids to Disney World? Seniors Planning a Trip to Disney explores things you should know prior to getting there and overdoing it. Wednesday, May … Continue reading →

Total Fitness Routine: Part II

As I mentioned earlier in the week stretching and balancing exercises are two of the first aspects of fitness to incorporate in to your body shaping and physical fitness routine. Stretching warms your muscles, helps your joints to move more freely, helps to reduce stress and improves your posture. Balancing, which tends to dwindle as our age progresses, will help to keep you steadier, which will decrease our chances of falling and sustaining further injury. Core strength, aerobics and muscle strength training are also advisable for a well-rounded fitness routine.  Core strength: The core of your body is considered … Continue reading →

Hot New Exercise for 2009

It’s the latest fitness trend and it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment or coordination. Nordic walking is consider the “it” exercise for 2009, according to fitness experts. The simple sport originated in Finland and spread throughout Europe. It is especially popular in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and now people in North America are embracing the trend that includes a couple of poles and desire to burn calories. These days Nordic walking is growing in popularity in places such as California, Vermont, Colorado, Arizona, Maryland and Florida where health clubs offer introductory classes. Fitness experts say the pole walking exercises … Continue reading →

Finding Time to Exercise

I know what you are thinking—-you can barely find time to take a shower and brush your teeth, so how can you possibly find time to fulfill the government’s recommendation of exercising five days a week? Fitness experts suggest exercising less, but with more intensity. Basically, if you can’t devote five days a week to exercise then train three days, but pick up the pace during those sessions. For example, if your fitness routine includes using a treadmill or stationary bike run or pedal at your normal pace, then pick up the pace for five minutes before easing off for … Continue reading →

Shawn Johnson (2008 Gymnastics Hopeful)

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Welcome to our Focus on the Olympics articles that introduces you to our Olympic athletes and hopefuls that will be competing in Beijing this summer. We’ve met all the male gymnastic contenders, now it’s time to get to know the females beginning with Shawn Johnson. Meet Shawn Johnson Shawn attends Valley Southwoods, a public high school in her hometown of West Des Moines, Iowa. The honor roll student has already had three short stories published and enjoys walking animal shelter dogs as part of her school’s volunteer program. She enjoys horseback riding, scrapbooking and socializing with her family and friends. … Continue reading →

Boston Wants Your Business

In these tough economic times some lodgings are pulling out all the stops to fill guest rooms. Some are a bit cleverer than others, but for the most part the offerings are designed to give you more bang for your buck. Hotels in the Boston area have ramped up their promotions in just the last two weeks; perhaps hoping you will spend some of your tax rebates or part of your economic stimulus package on a vacation for the whole clan. If you are looking to getaway to Beantown and want to save some cash on your hotel room check … Continue reading →

Family-Friendly Attractions in Dallas

You’ve visited Southfork and spent hours looking at the exhibits displayed at the Six Floor Museum—-so what else does Dallas, Texas have to offer you and your family. Take a look: Reunion Tower You can’t miss it and you’ll probably keep wondering what it is until you go inside. The 50-story Reunion Tower looms over downtown Dallas with a giant ball-shaped dome that houses an observation deck and a restaurant. If you want a bird’s-eye view of the city (and a pretty good meal) then head to the very top of the tower. The observation area is open from 10 … Continue reading →