Did you make a New Year’s resolution to exercise more this year? Turns out, it’s the one resolution you definitely should keep! According to a…
Exercise vs. Medication: Which is More Effective?
February 25, 2014
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Estate Planning with the Four Boxes Approach
February 11, 2014
What could be better than starting the new year with a tidy home? If you have an elderly loved one whose New Year’s resolution is…
Keep an Eye on This Age-Related Vision Issue
February 4, 2014
Our eyes change a lot as we age, but new research shows that a pair of eyes may not change in quite the same ways….
Emergency Preparedness
January 29, 2014
During the recent snowstorm, a Continuum employee whose elderly mother lives with her needed to evacuate her house in the middle of the night when…
Alarming Effects of Sleep Deprivation
January 21, 2014
Are you part of the sandwich generation—someone caring for both children and elderly parents? Add the stress of work, a full activity calendar, and a…
Brain May Flush Out Toxins During Sleep
January 7, 2014
A good night’s sleep is important. It helps the body rest so that it will be fresh and ready to go the next day. However,…
Can Caregiving Actually MAKE You HEALTHIER?
December 17, 2013
The fact that caring for an older or disabled loved one can cause stress and depression is often written about, but a new study shows…
Access Denied! (The Trouble With Digital Finances)
December 10, 2013
When a loved one passes, will you have the access you need to his or her financial records? As a society, we’ve migrated so much…
‘Ikigai’: Is It the Key to Positive Aging?
December 3, 2013
As the world’s “oldest” country, with 21 percent of its population over the age of 65 and the world’s highest life expectancy at 82, Japan…
Senior-Friendly Holidays
November 26, 2013
The holiday season is fast approaching! Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the December celebrations will be right on its heels. This is one…