Many people equate hobbies with quiet, solitary pursuits — think reading or playing the violin — and ways to pass the time. But the truth is that hobbies can run the gamut of activity levels and abilities. If you’re looking for a new recreational pursuit to enjoy, you’ll find plenty of options on our list. […]

Now that our weather is nice, it’s a great time to get out and enjoy some of the interesting attractions that Oklahoma City has to offer. Oklahoma City is a thriving, growing city, and it offers more entertaining attractions every year. Here are ten OKC things you might want to consider doing this summer. 1) Martin Park […]

There’s no question about it—nutritional needs change as we age. Dietary needs are different for babies, children, teenagers, young adults, middle-aged adults, and seniors. If you consume the right nutrients and eat the foods your body needs as you age, you’ll stay healthier. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims this leads to a […]

Have you heard the saying that sitting is the new smoking? That phrase was coined by Dr. James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic at Arizona State University’s Obesity Solutions Initiative and inventor of the treadmill desk. Although Dr. Levine is the one who came up with this mantra, many other researchers and health experts […]

If you are currently a Tapestry resident, you’ve already made the decision that renting is a better option for you than home ownership. And you’re in good company! More and more seniors are choosing renting over owning their own home these days—and for good reasons. The number of senior renters has grown dramatically across all […]

One of the most important things you can do for your overall health is to stay strong. Unfortunately, aging doesn’t make this easy—but it’s a battle you can win. As you age, little by little, fat replaces muscle and bone tissues. Loss of muscle causes many problems and makes everyday living harder. But it’s important […]

National Soup Month is at the perfect time—February. You just can’t beat having a warm bowl of soup right now. Besides being comforting, soup has a lot of other great qualities too. Many soups are: Healthy Truly can help you feel better when you’re sick Help you lose weight Filling Affordable to make Help you […]

An important study for seniors is conducted annually, and its research finds consistent results every year. The National Council on Aging, UnitedHealthcare, and USA Today join together to conduct the United States of Aging Study. Researchers survey 4000 U.S. adults, including a nationally representative sample of seniors aged 60 and older. Each year, the seniors […]

Maintaining or improving good balance as you age is one of the best things you can do for your well-being. Although none of us like to think of ourselves as having “old people’s problems,” balance starts to deteriorate as early as your 50’s. But don’t worry—you can improve your balance! Balance is Crucial to Staying Healthy Poor […]

There are over 70 million grandparents in the U.S. today, and a large percentage of these live in different towns and cities than their grandchildren. But thanks to today’s technology, long-distance grandparents can stay in touch with grandkids more easily than ever before. Staying Close is Important In previous generations, men and women often married […]