August is National Wellness Month, the perfect time to remind ourselves that good health doesn't come with an expiration date. Many of us remember those posters from our younger years - images of fit, youthful models we admired, believing life would be perfect if we...
Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults: What Every Family Should Know to Keep Safe
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator As temperatures rise, it’s important to take extra steps to protect older adults from heat-related illnesses. Our bodies become more sensitive to heat as we age, and even mild dehydration or sun exposure can quickly...
Coping with Loss Over the Holidays
By Janet D’Agostino MA, MSN, DM, RN, Clinical Supervisor When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, any day can be a tough day, but the holidays are a whole season of days that span from Thanksgiving into the New Year. We often have warm, fuzzy feelings...
Maryland’s Department of Aging’s New Initiative to Support the Older Worker
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator As Maryland's population ages, older adults are becoming more significant and integral to the state's workforce and economy. They fuel​ local economies, provide support for families, and contribute to the community in...
Spring Cleaning for Better Health: 6 Tips for Seniors
By Steve Gale, Business Development Coordinator The winter chill has mostly faded away, and as flowers bloom, this is the perfect time for seniors to embrace the rejuvenating spirit of Spring through a bit of "spring cleaning." This annual tradition isn't just about...
How Prepared Are You and Your Loved Ones When Natural Disaster Strikes?
by Karen Sorensen, CMC, NBC-HWC Maui’s catastrophic wildfire and Hurricane Idalia’s battering of Florida and neighboring states are recent reminders that natural disasters are sudden, ruthless, and can happen anywhere. This September, as we recognize National...
National Cancer Survivor’s Day 2023: A Message of Hope from a Cancer Survivor
By Elaina ThomakosCare Communication Liaison A cancer diagnosis is something no one ever anticipates. When given the life-changing news, so many questions and scenarios rapidly come to mind. The ultimate answer will unfold in due course, but in the process, each small...
Use These Tips Now to Build Your Emergency Kit
By Quinshay Hall, Goldman Sachs 10K Fellow, Intern at The Option Group Seasons come and go; we wake in the morning and prepare for nature’s wonder and beauty. There is a pattern we have come to expect and weather the storms that come with each day. The same can...
Improve your Nutrition with these 20 Choices for Healthy Snacking for Seniors
Most of us know that nutrition plays a vital role in aging well. Healthy eating means consuming a diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination helps to ward off diseases including type 2...