Collection sites nation-wide will be accepting unwanted medications on Saturday, April 28
 
Clean out your cupboards — it’s time for another National Drug Take Back Day!
Does the back of your medicine cabinet look like a Rx graveyard? From expired allergy pills to unused post-op pain medicine, nearly every house is bound to have one or two unneeded medications laying around. However, stockpiling these expired, unwanted or unused prescriptions can be very dangerous.

To prevent medication-related injuries or incidents, the National Drug Enforcement Administration …

Did you know that March is National Save Your Vision Month?
Vision loss is often seen as an anticipated side effect of aging. It’s not uncommon to be suffering from some form of impairment by the time you approach 50. However, is old age truly to blame?

In an effort to promote eye health, the American Optometric Association is reminding everyone, especially older adults, that the biggest threat to your vision isn’t growing old – it’s screens.

Due to an increase in digital technology, the average American spends over 1o hours per day staring at screens. This…

Even if you’re not overweight and don’t suffer from any serious medical conditions, it’s critical that you exercise regularly. It not only helps prevent chronic health conditions, but also can keep you feeling young and energetic.

In addition, it helps you maintain the strength and mobility needed to remain in your own home and age in place safely. It can even help ease arthritis pain and stiffness.

Still, it can be difficult to exercise — either because you don’t feel you have the time or you suffer from a physical ailment that keeps you from getting out and doing …

It’s clear that healthy eating, clean living, and increased exercise make a huge difference in the fight against heart disease. But while people may be winning the small battles, heart disease is still winning the war.

Deaths due to heart disease have dipped in the last few years, but it’s still the number one killer of Americans. The good news is that preventative measures start right in the cabinets, cupboards, and refrigerator in your home.

Here are a few fundamental lifestyle changes that can help to prevent heart disease, maintain cardiovascular health, and…

Today, many seniors wish to age in place — in the home they’ve known and loved for decades.

But one of the biggest requirements for aging in place is continuing to eat healthy. As seniors age, grocery shopping and cooking may become much harder. As a result it becomes very tempting to dine out frequently or purchase pre-packaged, frozen meals.

The problem is, if you’re not careful, restaurant dining and microwavable frozen meals can be high in sodium and fats. They can also make it harder to stick to dietary restrictions.

So where can seniors living at home –…