Introduction: Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Seniors & Older Adults As I introduce lifelong learning resources for seniors, we must first discuss the many benefits. In addition, I encourage you to check out my post “The Secret to a Happy, Healthy Retirement”, where I discuss a holistic strategy to healthy living in retirement. You may…
Category: Health & Welfare Resources
Health & Welfare resources for seniors and retirees.
Charitable Food Delivery Organizations
A Tragic Reality: the Need for Charitable Food Delivery Organizations According to the American Academy of Family Physicians’ research, there are around 3.7 million malnourished seniors in the United States. For many older adults, putting a delicious, nutritious meal on the table every day can prove very difficult. This was ample cause for me to…
Meal Delivery Services for Seniors
Introduction Thanks in part to the COVID pandemic, there has been a surge in meal delivery services. During the pandemic, people of course stayed home and significantly reduced their patronage of restaurants and even grocery stores. This phenomenon was probably even more prevalent with seniors. There are basically two variants on meal delivery services for…
Best Sources of Health Information for Seniors
Introduction – Best Sources of Health Information for Seniors As stated in the article below from the National Institutes of Health, older adults are the largest consumers of healthcare in the US. Given this statistic, I thought it helpful to produce this post, “Best Sources of Health Information for Seniors”, not as an end all,…
Nutrition and Supplements for Seniors
The Story on Nutrition and Supplements for Seniors This article is titled “Nutrition and Supplements for Seniors”. Despite that inherent focus, I must first share that according to most doctors and the National Institutes of Health-National Institute on Aging, it is best to obtain all of your nutrients, vitamins and minerals from a well-rounded diet….
Heart Healthy Diets for Seniors
Eating heart healthy and having an active lifestyle can support healthy aging. Use the resources below to learn about heart healthy diets for seniors and different alternatives for healthy eating and ways to create a nutritious meal plan. Older Adults’ Unique Nutritional Requirements Making simple adjustments to your eating habits can lead you toward building…