According to the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIHub), there was an estimated 46 million adults aged 65 or older living in the U.S. in 2020. As the “Baby Boomer” generation continues to age through 2030, that number is due to increase by 18 million. Will this aging...
Over the past two years, health concerns posed by the COVID-19 pandemic have made life more perilous for seniors—as well as the family members who care for them. But COVID-19 is not the only viral threat to seniors: Enter flu season, with its annual serving of...
Retirement Villages in Buffalo, NY Is Buffalo, NY a good place to retire? There’s never been a better time or place to retire than in Buffalo, NY. The entire region is alive with a true sense of optimism and the renascence taking place here is astounding....
Gearing Up For Cold Weather in WNY Fall in Western New York can bring many beautiful things. The colorful autumn landscapes. Tours of tasty apple orchards. The pleasing roar of cheering for the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park. But for homeowners, fall can also mean...
Earlier this year, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found that one in four individuals aged 65 and older will have such severe medical needs that, at some point in the coming years, they’ll require high-intensity support for a period of three years...
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there will be over 2 billion people in the world aged 60 or older by 2050, up from 900 million just six years ago. This is a lot of people—and if given the choice, the majority of these people will choose to age into...
Establishing a home for others isn’t easy. It takes time, comfort, and trust from all involved, plus the formation of a connection that’s different for every individual. But over the past two decades, GreenField Court and Manor have provided countless retirees with...
Source: theupsidetoaging.com byFiona S Giles Human beings are about 60% water. We need to replace that water regularly; 6-8 glasses a day and more in hot weather. Most of us, if we’re honest, will own up to not drinking enough. Dehydration is more than being thirsty,...
Occupational therapy can be prescribed during any stage of life. It helps people recover, maintain, or develop the skills required to perform everyday activities. These services can be uniquely beneficial to aged populations. Read on to find out about just seven of...
It’s time to become more active—but how? Transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle to a more active one provides a variety of a health benefits, and is of enhanced importance as we grow older. Everyone understands this and is aware of the risks that comes with a...
