Cozy up to the season with our collection of healthy comfort food recipes perfect for chilly evenings. Indulge in the warmth of nutritious and delicious meals that bring both comfort and well-being to the table. Discover a new approach to winter dining that nourishes the body and satisfies the soul.

Discover how engaging in autumn gardening can combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and break the cycle of sedentary living. Explore the mental and physical benefits of tending to your garden during fall.

There's nothing quite like the comforting flavor of pumpkin to truly mark the arrival of fall. Explore wholesome dishes that blend the rich flavors of pumpkin with health-conscious ingredients for a guilt-free culinary experience.

As we age, it's crucial to address the issue of food insecurity amongst seniors, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals. In Tempe, Arizona, several organizations and programs are working tirelessly to combat this problem.

Today, we want to delve into the heartwarming concept of companion care for older adults. We stumbled upon a fantastic article that explores this topic, and we couldn't wait to share it with you. This insightful piece, titled "Care Companions: A Watchful Eye and a Willing Ear for an Older Adult" was written by Julie Halpert and originally published on AARP's website. We highly recommend giving it a read! In the meantime, let's dive into the highlights and discuss the significance of companion care in the lives of our beloved seniors.

Discover the cognitive and creative benefits of hobbies that use both hands for seniors. Boost your brainpower with ambidextrous activities!

Discover effective solutions to tackle summer skin issues in seniors. Check this blog for expert tips for a healthy and comfortable season.

Learn to create delicious, healthy smoothies without added sugar. Unlock the secrets to nutritious blends in this informative guide.

Discover gentle, low-impact exercises for osteoporosis and arthritis. Strengthen your bones and joints with these safe and effective routines.

Meditation helps improve focus, reduce anxiety, and boost overall well-being. Learn how you can encourage your elderly loved ones to try meditation and experience its benefits.

If you’re caring for a senior with Alzheimer’s, it is important to prioritize your own mental health and well-being. This will help you both reduce the stress of sundowning symptoms.

With the right dietary changes, anyone over the age of 65 can reduce their risk of hypertension and promote good heart health. Here are easy recipes you can try.

Seniors can still improve their bone health even after age 65! Check these tips to help reduce the risks of osteoporosis and fractures.

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) or frontotemporal degeneration refers to a group of disorders caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain's frontal lobes (the areas behind your forehead) or its temporal lobes (the regions behind your ears).

Senior loved ones are prone to feelings of isolation or loneliness during winter when they cannot go about their regular activities. Make time to check in on your elderly relatives to see how they're doing and how you can help.

Senior Helpers of Tempe can help with your application.

Written and Overseen By John Skelton, MMB

Most people know the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides veterans with health care coverage and medical services. But the VA also offers a wide array of other benefits to service members and their families. One such program provides qualifying veterans with a monthly payment to supplement their income. This benefit is known as the Veterans Pension program.

Tempe Community Council is committed to creating a community that not only meets the immediate needs of its aging citizens, but also embraces the concepts of healthy aging.

Have you or your senior loved one been recently diagnosed with diabetes? Are you wondering how to manage it with the many upcoming holiday plans? Check out this guide to help you keep your blood sugar under control and prevent complications during the festivities.

Fall and winter can be depressing seasons for many people, but the elderly are often the most vulnerable. From seemingly minor mood swings to life-threatening health conditions like heart problems, the dark months can significantly reduce the quality of life for senior adults.

One of the most important aspects of being human is appreciating and caring for each other. Younger ones showing appreciation for senior citizens, and vice versa, can help improve generational relationships.

Gratitude gives a sense of appreciation, contentment, and even joy. When someone demonstrates gratitude, they focus on their blessings rather than their worries. They feel happier and more optimistic about their future.

When I founded Senior Helpers of Tempe, our stated goal was to help seniors age in place WHEREVER they call home. That was because while some seniors prefer and are capable of remaining in their longtime home, many who have been there for 50+ years, others are not able to stay in those homes because of health or underlying issues.

Over 10 million Americans live with osteoporosis, a condition of low bone density that occurs when a person loses too much bone mass. Learn what daily habits worsen or cause osteoporosis so you can help your senior loved ones live a healthy lifestyle and avoid osteoporosis-related injuries.

Seniors with osteoporosis are at a much higher risk of bone fractures, loss of balance, and immobility; but it doesn’t take much to provide relief and improve bone health. Learn how to incorporate daily habits for treating and managing osteoporosis so that your elderly loved one can continue living a healthy life.

As more and more seniors continue to move to the Grand Canyon state, it has never been more pressing to increase access to affordable, high-quality health care for Arizona seniors and those living with disabilities.