SALMON News and Views

There is strong evidence that one’s home and living environment are closely linked to their well-being. Homes provide security, control, belonging, identity, privacy, and more. The home and having a…

Staying active and engaged is extremely important for all adults including seniors. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, staying active can lower the risk of many…

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the average life expectancy in the United States is 78.7 years old. The Social Security Administration notes that one in four…

Some older adults have trouble swallowing foods or liquids. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the risk for swallowing difficulty, known as dysphagia, can increase with age,…

Memory problems, cognitive decline and a growing loneliness epidemic, all make seniors especially vulnerable to mental health issues. According to a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study of mental health…

Maintaining our brain health is an important aspect of aging well. According to the University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Brain Health, brain health controls a person’s ability to…