Archive for December, 2013

Getting Back Up After a Fall

December 26, 2013 | Found In:  Aging
Getting Back Up After a Fall

Falls are the leading cause of injury and death by injury in people aged 65 and over, making fall prevention awareness a priority for all seniors. Taking steps to reduce your risk, however, does not guarantee that you will avoid a fall. Thus, it is also important to be knowledgeable about the recovery process.


Book Review: A Long Bright Future: An Action Plan for a Lifetime of Happiness, Health, and Financial Security

December 24, 2013 | Found In:  Aging
Book Review:  A Long Bright Future: An Action Plan for a Lifetime of Happiness, Health, and Financial Security

In A Long Bright Future: An Action Plan for a Lifetime of Happiness, Health, and Financial Security, Stanford professor and leading longevity and aging expert Dr. Laura L. Carstensen answers a question many of us may have asked…


Create Your Own Bucket List with These Four Easy Steps

December 11, 2013 | Found In:  Be Inspired
Create Your Own Bucket List with These Four Easy Steps

A movement to become more mindful of how we want to spend our time has prompted a resurgence of “the bucket list.” By definition, a bucket list is a record of experiences that an individual hopes to have in his or her lifetime. Items on a bucket list can range from big…