Take charge of your health

Paynesville SAILers Build Strength and Stamina

The SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) class at the Paynesville Area Senior Center in Paynesville, MN, is positively impacting the lives of Paynesville residents. Read More

Keep your home a safe haven this holiday season

Stay and look when you cook! Keep an eye on what you fry! Stand by your pan! These are just a few of the catchy phrases you’ll hear from local fire departments and fire safety experts when talking about home fire safety. Our homes are where we spend most of our time, and therefore should be safe havens. Read More

“Taking Charge” – Read about Juniper in Minnesota Good Age

The goal? Help people take an active role in improving their health and quality of life through fitness and fall-prevention classes as well as small-group classes on preventing and/or living well with diabetes, chronic pain and other conditions. Read More

A Healthy Lifestyle: A Protective Measure Against Dementia

According to the CDC, in 2014 there were an estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 65 with dementia, and there is expected to be nearly 14 million by 2060. Dementia is not a specific disease. Rather, dementia is a term that describes the symptoms of impaired memory, thinking, and decision making. Dementia can be caused by a number of different diseases, Alzheimer’s disease being the most common. Read More

Small Steps; Big Rewards with Aging Mastery Program

Working for the St. Louis County 911 Communications Division, Holly Olson is familiar with the challenges some older Minnesotans are facing when they’re calling her department. So, when her Minnesota county offered an opportunity to prepare for aging and take steps to improve her own health and well-being, she jumped on it. Read More
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Be Well Stories

Preventing Muscle Loss

Heart Health as we Age

The Power of Positivity

Essential Nutrients for Healthy Aging

Staying active in cold weather

Home modifications to prevent falls

The impact of stress on aging and how to manage it

The role of social connections in longevity

Care tips for aging skin

How to improve sleep quality as you age

The importance of nutrition for healthy aging

When should you go to the hospital after a fall?

Sticking to a self-improvement plan

September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month

Traveling tips for managing chronic pain

Maximize your savings with senior discounts

Dance Your Way to Better Health and Safety

Unlock Your Happiness During Happiness Happens Month

Keep cool while exercising outdoors

Protect your skin from UV rays
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