October 3-9 is recognized as Active Aging Week each year since 2003, and this initiative was started by the International Council on Active Aging. You might be asking, what does this mean for you? Active Aging Week is important for seniors, their caregivers, and really everyone because it promotes and celebrates aging, something that will happen to all of us …
While we often try to avoid walking, like those times we look for a parking spot closest to the grocery store to limit the distance we have to walk inside, walking has many benefits, especially for seniors. Even just 30 minutes of walking a day can help you avoid an inactive lifestyle and improve your health in many ways. Read …
As you get older, the brain begins to show signs of cognitive decline, and this starts early. The brain starts to decline once a person enters their 20s, but our brains can continue to develop and change even as we age. This is good news because it means that we can actually improve brain health, even as it starts to …
SOWEGA COUNCIL ON AGING COMEDY NIGHT RAISES OVER $30,000 TO COMBAT SENIOR HUNGER IN SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ALBANY, GA – The Sowega Council on Aging’s Comedy Night was a hit with supporters, including corporate sponsors, community partners, and event-goers. The annual event, held on Thursday, August 25, is one of the agency’s highlight fundraising events, with proceeds benefitting the Home Delivered …
Eating habits and preferences change throughout a person’s life, and sometimes those changes can affect health. However, for seniors over the age of 60, some essential nutritional details are important to watch. Here are a few suggestions on how to meet these unique dietary needs. HYDRATION As you age, you might find you lose your sense of thirst. Therefore, you …
Proper diet and exercise go a long way when it comes to heart health. The benefits of regular physical activity for hearth health are undeniable. Something is better than nothing, and we all must start somewhere. Even if you’ve been sedentary for years, today is the day you can begin to make healthy changes in your life. A good starting …
You can prevent falls by doing the right exercises, making your home safer, and getting regular health checkups. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for seniors. Falls threaten seniors’ safety and independence and cause economic and personal costs. However, falling is not an inevitable result of aging. Through lifestyle adjustments, falls prevention programs, and clinical-community partnerships, …
Purpose: The senior center without walls program is a congregate nutrition program offering meals and activities in a community setting rather than in a traditional senior center facility. The program’s purpose is to provide nutritious meals to seniors along with social interaction opportunities, education, and activities. Participation is determined based on the number of meals served, not activities attended. The Sowega Council on …