The Lifeline Blog

Many of us spent our younger years dreaming of the days when we could travel anywhere we wanted any time. Why wait any longer? “I realized that waiting for the right time to travel might never come, so I booked a ticket to Prague to experience the holiday markets this December. It’s been on the Read more >>

Almost 30% of American adults care for a family member, according to the National Society on Aging. To bring awareness to the valuable work these citizens provide and the challenges they face doing it, the National Family Caregiver Association proclaimed November National Family Caregivers Month in 1994. Caregiver Challenges: Balancing Work and Caregiving Most family Read more >>

One of the biggest sources for family stress is conflict, especially when we’re caring for an aging parent. How do you manage this extra stress when being a family caregiver? Begin with communication. Jude Bijou, a licensed family therapist and author of Attitude Reconstruction: A Blueprint for Building a Better Life, has four rules for Read more >>

If your mood and energy level sink when the days get shorter, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Charla Anderson, Texas regional director of clinical operations at Oceans Healthcare, says SAD is “sadness or depression that typically lasts during the winter months and usually improves at the start of spring.” While the causes of Read more >>

Being a caregiver puts both physical and emotional stress on the body. That stress can affect the immune system, making it more difficult for your body to fight colds and other infections. In addition, a weakened immune system could mean increased recovery times — wounds might take longer to heal, flu symptoms might persist, and you may Read more >>

All anyone really wants to do during the summer is the warm weather activities, family events and travel. That’s why we collected these simple, delicious and sometimes even healthy recipes to help you take advantage of summer’s delicious bounty without breaking a sweat or missing any of the fun. Mains Tomato Pie From Jamie Dement, author of The Farmhouse Read more >>

Outdoor and Indoor Summer Activities for Seniors. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

“We do not stop exercising because we grow old,” suggested fitness guru Kenneth Cooper. “We grow old because we stop exercising.” Not all of us are going to be Robert Marchand, the French cyclist setting records at age 105, but we don’t have to be. Staying active is the real win for senior men. We Read more >>

Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. At least that’s what the song says. It’s time for big events like summer travel and family reunions. It’s also time for unrealistic expectations and unfortunate (and perhaps inevitable) conflicts with loved ones. The pattern is almost as old as we are. When we’re kids, we get excited – Read more >>

Are you thinking about getting a mobility scooter? You won’t be sorry! These are lifestyle-enhancing machines that can help you rediscover a sense of freedom and mobility. But be warned, purchasing the wrong mobility scooter and using it the wrong way can make you feel more frustrated and trapped than ever. It can even lead Read more >>