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Posted on April 10, 2019 - April 11 is National Pet Day The U.S. Census Bureau says that 68 percent of U.S. households today have a pet, and pets are a $15 billion industry. Most of us love being around animals—and many research studies show that owning a pet beneficial for seniors. Find out some of the ways pets improve the well-being of older adults:

Posted on April 8, 2019 - Drinking enough water is a concern for everyone, but the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration. A new UCLA School of Nursing study shows that these conditions are likely to be under-recognized, bringing on health problems ranging from urinary tract infections to frequent falls.

Posted on April 3, 2019 - A new UCSF pilot study has a simple suggestion for a treatment to fend off serious age-related issues like Alzheimer's, diabetes and heart disease. The best part? You might already own it.

Posted on April 1, 2019 - Spring Break is in the air and students of all ages are on the move. While many parents and grandparents worry about children who are away, scammers will use this time as an opportunity to take your money. After receiving calls from local consumers BBB Serving Northeast Florida & The Southeast Atlantic is warning grandparents and family members about “emergency” scams designed to fool them into thinking that their grandchild is hurt, arrested or stranded, and in need of money.

Posted on March 27, 2019 - After a long, cold winter, spring is finally here! Who doesn’t enjoy getting outdoors and enjoying the beautiful flowering trees and shrubs that signal the season? However, those flowers aren’t really growing for our aesthetic pleasure. Their job is to attract bees and other creatures to their pollen — and though the lovely blooms please our eyes, pollen can have a not-so-lovely effect on our noses! And did you know that people who have always been immune to pollen allergies can develop a sensitivity later in life?