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The summer months are here, which means more time in the sun! While everyone should be mindful to protect their skin, the task is especially critical for older adults. Here are the top 8 tips for safe sun exposure!‍

Top 8 Tips for Safe Sun Exposure This Summer 

The summer months are here, which means more time in the sun! While everyone should be mindful to protect their skin, the task is especially critical for older adults. Here are the top 8 tips for safe sun exposure!

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The hustle and bustle of the summer season is just around the corner! Soon, mass travel will begin as families gather for graduations, weddings, and vacations across the country. As a result, many older adults will be hitting the highway, burning up the miles to make these special memories with their loved ones. There is a common phenomenon seniors are especially susceptible to that can occur when driving on long, monotonous stretches of road, or even on repetitive routes. This phenomenon is called, highway hypnosis.

Highway Hypnosis: Why Older Adults Need to be Aware

The hustle and bustle of the summer season is just around the corner! Soon, mass travel will begin as families gather for graduations, weddings, and vacations across the country. As a result, many older adults will be hitting the highway, burning up the miles to make these special memories with their loved ones. There is a common phenomenon seniors are especially susceptible to that can occur when driving on long, monotonous stretches of road, or even on repetitive routes. This phenomenon is called, highway hypnosis.

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The Fall harvest is full of seasonal fruit and vegetables that are in peak season in Texas during the last few months of the year. Most grocers in Texas keep most fruit in stock year-round. However, flavor, color, size, and texture are largely dependent on enjoying while in season.

Healthy Eating Is Healthy Aging: Learn which fruits and veggies are in peak season this Fall in Texas.

The fall harvest is full of seasonal fruit and vegetables that are in peak season in Texas during the last few months of the year. Most grocers in Texas keep most fruit in stock year-round. However, flavor, color, size, and texture are largely dependent on enjoying while in season.

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We hear it all the time, "I'm not ready to move into a retirement community! I'm still too independent!" What does this statement mean exactly? The person on the other end of the comment likely intends to communicate they are living in their home and do not feel ready to rely on others to take care of them. The intent behind their statement is well-understood, but it could be built on a multitude of misconceptions about senior living. Let's discuss a few of these examples and potentially redefine the term "independence" as we go.

Redefining Independence- Challenging the common phrase, "I'm still too independent to move into a retirement community."

We hear it all the time, "I'm not ready to move into a retirement community! I'm still too independent!" What does this statement mean exactly? The person on the other end of the comment likely intends to communicate they are living in their home and do not feel ready to rely on others to take care of them.

The intent behind their statement is well-understood, but it could be built on a multitude of misconceptions about senior living. Let's discuss a few of these examples and potentially redefine the term "independence" as we go.

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