Christmas holidays often promise warmth, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it can also bring stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue. High expectations, packed schedules, and financial pressures can create a season of exhaustion.

Christmas is hailed as a season of love, joy, and togetherness. Yet, for many seniors, it can be a time of loneliness and isolation. This year, let’s make a conscious effort to give the gift of connection.

As outside temperatures fall, we close our windows and set our home thermostats higher. However, our efforts to warm our homes may also increase our risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure and poisoning.

Prolonged loneliness doesn’t only affect emotions. It also strains our physical and mental health and can increase our risk of dementia. Fortunately, there are a variety of things we can do to maintain our mental and physical health and even reduce our dementia risk.

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family gatherings, and, of course, a delicious feast. Unfortunately, mishandling your turkey and trimmings can lead to foodborne illnesses that can spoil the holiday for you and your loved ones.