Seasonal Depression 101 November 18, 2022 It’s the turkey’s fault. According to Camille Styles, author of Lifestyles Daily Blog, ”a turkey food coma has less to do with the turkey and more to do with eating a variety of other foods also containing tryptophan. Thanksgiving is a tryptophan gold mine.” Tryptophan, an amino acid found only in food, induces relaxation, or […]
Winter Hobbies for Seniors January 21, 2022 Recollections of past holidays are replayed as life now feels as if it is moving at a slower pace. Memories of warmth shared while visiting with family and friends will help carry Seniors through the next few cold months. Connection is important, especially to Seniors who are isolated. Advancing age stresses the value of […]
Winter Safety Tips for Seniors December 30, 2021 Winter Safety The song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” is a wintertime classic. Positive refrains warm our hearts but … it is COLD outside! Safety tips regarding lower temperatures are serious considerations, especially for Seniors. As bodies age, metabolism decreases and reactions to lower (or higher) temperatures slow. Fat layers thin with age, affecting the body’s […]