One of the great things about getting older is gaining perspective on life and situations. As Meryl Streep once said, “don’t waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.” As…

Preventing falls is a priority for anyone at any age. Falls can range from a very simple loss in balance resulting in the need to grab a wall before hitting the ground or they can be severe by making complete contact with the ground resulting in seri…

Things to do for a healthier brain The brain is one of the most complex organs in the human body and researchers are constantly learning more about how to keep it strong and healthy as we age. In communities like Pisgah Valley, we understand that and…

Comparatively speaking, nowadays, it takes anyone a little more courage to venture out into the world than it did in say the 1950’s- the pace of life is quicker, technology advancements have changed how we operate (for better or worse) and social and…

Atrial fibrillation also known as “AFib”is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk for stroke, heart failure and other heart related problems according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s killing nearly 40 percent more Americans than…

Suffering from any type of arthritis is uncomfortable and challenging. Add more weight to the body and the pressure felt on the joints can be tenfold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 73.6% of US adults over the age o…