Wellness Uplift

Older adults may worry about their memory and other thinking abilities, such as taking longer to learn something new. These changes are usually signs of mild forgetfulness — or age-related forgetfulness — and are often a normal part of aging.

Memory Problems, Forgetfulness, and Aging Learn the difference between normal age-related forgetfulness and signs of a memory problem, such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and about other factors that can affect memory and may be treatable.

Almost anyone, at any age, can do some type of physical activity, even with a chronic condition. In fact, older adults with chronic conditions can benefit from physical activity.

Exercising With Chronic Conditions You can still exercise with most health conditions and benefit from it. Talk with your doctor about how your health condition might affect your ability to be active.

You’ve made a plan to be more active, and you’re ready to go outside and get started. But before you do, it’s important to make sure that you can exercise safely in your neighborhood. Here are a few tips that can help you stay safe as you get moving.

Exercising Outdoors: Safety Tips for Older Adults Many people like to be outdoors as part of their physical activity. Use these tips to help you exercise outdoors safely.

These cheesy broccoli tots turn broccoli into a delicious snack. The leftovers are great, so I sometimes double the recipe and enjoy them for several days.

Cheesy Broccoli Tots - Healthy Recipes Blog These broccoli tots turn broccoli into a fun snack. You can make them with frozen chopped broccoli. They are easy, cheesy, and delicious!

Steamed asparagus, dressed with a simple sauce of melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic, is delicious. It's a simple recipe that highlights the unique flavor and texture of the asparagus.

Butter-Lemon Steamed Asparagus Recipe - Healthy Recipes Blog This simple steamed asparagus, dressed with melted butter, lemon juice, and garlic, is a surprising delicacy, and it's so easy to make!

Roasted asparagus is easy to make and comes out wonderfully tender-crisp. It's ready fast - I bake it in a 400°F oven for 15 minutes. Overcooking will make it stringy.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan - Healthy Recipes Blog This easy roasted asparagus is wonderfully tender-crisp. Bake it in a 400°F oven for just 15 minutes. Overcooking will make it stringy.

When cooking shiitake mushrooms, I like to bake them whole in olive oil and garlic or slice them and sauté them in butter.

Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe (Baked or Sauteed) - Healthy Recipes Blog

To make these oven roasted vegetables, fresh veggies are tossed with olive oil, garlic, and thyme and baked until tender and browned. They make a pretty, easy, and delicious side dish.

Oven Roasted Vegetables - Healthy Recipes Blog To make these delicious oven roasted vegetables, the veggies are tossed with olive oil and spices and baked until tender and browned.