With health complications with age, seniors need medication, however, they are also at risk for adverse drug interactions. Here's how to avoid that.

Malnutrition is a common but often overlooked issue among seniors. Here's how to spot it early and help prevent it.

Keep your mind sharp well into your golden years. Boost your memory retention and cognitive health with these fun and engaging memory activities for seniors.

With age comes an increased risk of sun-related health concerns, making sun protection an essential aspect of senior care. Here are some ways you can protect your skin from the sun.

For seniors looking to maintain their mental sharpness and have some fun, single-player board games might just be the perfect solution. Here are some games you can try.

Learn about the most common sundowning triggers and learn about ways how to manage or avoid it in this blog post.

Physical therapy helps improve the quality of life of many seniors. Here are effortless exercises you or your senior loved ones can do at home every day.

Winter brings gloomy days and freezing weather to Oklahoma City and other cities across the nation, sometimes for several weeks at a time. It's entirely plausible to experience some wistfulness during the prolonged winter season, given the biting cold and holiday rush. This is particularly true for seniors, who may experience the twin pains of restricted movement and social seclusion more intensely at the end of the year. However, if you or a loved one experiences profound sadness, lack of energy, or irritability for a prolonged period, experts warn that you could be suffering from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD.

What are Thanksgiving and Christmas without holiday treats? Here are 3 diabetes-friendly holiday treats for your senior loved ones this holiday season.

Seasonal activities can bring a fun change to your loved one's everyday routine. Here are 3 autumn habits and hobbies for seniors.

Both the ending and the beginning of daylight saving time can be a real pain at any stage of life. It's like an invitation to jet lag that lacks the benefits of stimulating travel. Without choice, people are suddenly thrust forward or backward in time, with their sleep schedules and circadian rhythms expected to instantly adjust. However, the end of daylight saving time can be especially challenging for seniors.

Many seniors struggle to stay fit as the years go by. While this definitely applies to physical fitness, mental and emotional fitness can also be an issue. As we age, sometimes we have problems keeping in contact with our loved ones and feeling motivated to reach out or experience new things. It's easy to fall into a rut, and many people suffer from it.

Plenty of people like the heat. Whether it's a preference for a nice, warm day, a way to ease joint pain, or just a better option than the cold, everyone can enjoy a little time in the sun. Like all good things, though, heat needs moderation, particularly when it comes to older individuals.

Heart disease causes many deaths and disabilities in the United States. Here are tips to help you reduce your risk factors and prevent heart disease.

Music has the power to change hearts and moods, lift people out of depression, and help heal scars. Music can also help combat painful memories and improve decision-making abilities in seniors.

As age catches up with us, we may find it harder to stay active and mobile. Walking is a low-impact activity perfect for seniors who want to stay fit and improve their overall health. And that's not all; walking also has many intangible benefits that we will see in this read. 

If you are a senior or know someone who is, encourage them to lace up their walking shoes on National Walking Day and every day after that! That said, here are some of the benefits that seniors can enjoy by walking regularly:

What do you know about your heart? Now, Valentine's Day is over. We are talking about your heart health. Which conditions can cause increased risk to your heart? Of course, we all know about being overweight, which can be helped, and aging, which cannot. But there are many, many more. Which of the following impacts heart health?

When the weather turns cold, it becomes more difficult for seniors to stay warm. Seniors are also more likely to have medical conditions that are affected by the cold. These can include heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Here are some ways you can help seniors stay safe during the winter months.

As you (or someone that you love) ages, it is important to continue to have a good quality of life. This is especially true for those who want to continue to live at home and be independent. It may be time to think about making a healthy aging plan. However, in order to do so, it is important to know what that means.

Loss of balance and falling are very valid fears for many seniors. The risk of falling rises with age and these risks can increase if a senior lives alone. Approximately 36 million older adults fall every year, but many of the injuries from these types of falls can be prevented with proper exercise that focuses on improving balance.

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are social, economic, and environmental factors that assist seniors in staying healthy as they age. These factors include access to nutritious food, good housing, stable income, a reliable transport system, and good health care. Seniors who struggle with SDOH and related risk factors are always prone to dangers such as morbidity, mortality, and poor health in general.