Respect Your Elders: Yuichiro Miura
#RespectYourElders: Yuichiro Miura (born 1932) is a Japanese alpinist and the oldest man to climb Mount Everest, which he accomplished
Caregivers: Ways to Engage Your Loved Ones in Fun Activities
In addition to the games and craft projects we’ve been discussing, there are many other activities that you can enjoy with your older loved ones. Whether your loved one is dealing with dementia or a physical illness, many of these activities can be adapted to fit their needs and abilities.
Health Resolution #2: Strengthen the Body
Benefits of exercise for senior citizens and tips for staying active.
2015 Health Resolution #1: Strengthen the Mind
Five tips to help your mind stay sharp throughout 2015.
Top 10 Things to Look for When Choosing an Inpatient Rehab Center
When you are looking for a short-term rehabilitation for yourself or a loved one, there are many things to consider.
Wesley Place Introduces Orthopedic “Post-Hab”
While getting healthy is important, staying healthy is just as imperative to keeping an active lifestyle. That is why Wesley
State-of-the Art Equipment Helps Wesley Place Patients
Essential to recovering is exercising, essential to exercising is managing pain, and essential to managing pain is having the right
Using a Pedometer to Lose Weight
Fitness monitors with built-in sensors are all the rage this year, and new research supports the claim that these devices can improve your health.
Exercising is for Everyone
If you think you cannot exercise because of an injury, disability or illness, think again. Chair exercises are perfect for people who have limited mobility and the desire to stay fit.
Tips to Stay Fit
Each week, I applaud my grandmother for attending a local exercise class. Though the social aspect is the draw, the benefit is a healthier self. Recently, I was given the chance to observe the class and interview her instructor Al Schmidt, an entertaining man with a passion for staying fit.
Are the Grandchildren Leaving You Achy?
It doesn’t matter if you are the fittest grandparent in the Midwest; crawling around playing hide and seek – or even just lifting and carrying the grandkids can do a number on your neck, knees and back.
Diabetes More Prevalent In Older Adults
An astounding 8.3% of the population in the United States has Diabetes. That’s 25.8 million people! Even more astounding: 10.9 million of those 25.8 million people are 65 years of age or older.
Aging vs. Healthy Aging
In a recent newspaper article entitled, "What To Do Now to Feel Better at 100," the article's author told a
Make ‘Em Laugh: The Best Medicine
When is the last time you laughed so hard you cried? Do you remember the surge of euphoria flowing through
Senior Volunteerism: More Beneficial Than You Might Think!
As an organization, Covenant Methodist Senior Services has always held volunteerism in very high regard. We clearly understand the value
Brain Exercise: A Puzzling Experience
When I was younger, I recall my grandmother sitting in her chair, pencil in hand, "working the puzzles." I never
Exercise Tips for Older Adults
We all know exercise is good for everyone. However, there seems to be some fear or trepidation when it comes