Exercise Your Brain: Play Video Games!

Research is showing that challenging your brain as you get older can help prevent cognitive decline. One recommendation is to learn something new, like a different language. For older adults who are not electronically inclined, playing video games is like mastering a...

4 Tips for Vacationing with Seniors

Planning a summer vacation can be great way to see new sights, get away, spend time with family, and relax. While many adults can be ready to go on a whim, when traveling with seniors, some extra planning can pay off. You want to ensure that everyone is included and...
World War II Veteran Recalls His Service

World War II Veteran Recalls His Service

One year after the United States was drawn into the second world war in 1942, Clifford “Cliff” Hibpshman received a surprising, although not unexpected, notice from the president of the United States. The notice was an Order to Report for Induction, and...
Oldest-living Quadriplegic Advocates for Disabled

Oldest-living Quadriplegic Advocates for Disabled

Wally Dutcher’s accomplishments would be impressive for any one: serving on or starting various organizations that advocated for the disabled, running a successful business, designing his own homes as well as accessible sailing docks and starting a swim program for...
Lying in Wait: PTSD in the Older Population

Lying in Wait: PTSD in the Older Population

Post-traumatic stress disorder is usually thought of as a conditionrelated to the military. But research is finding that PTSDcan be prevalent in older populations. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has become something of a buzzword in recent years, given the...