Connected Health with Dr. Theresa Soriano

Connected Health: Dr. Soriano’s Insights on Wellness & Community Each month, Grouper’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Theresa Soriano, explores the powerful connection between wellness and community, offering insights and tips on how staying socially engaged supports a healthier, happier life. November 2024 November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, marking an important time for us to […]

A Language of Their Own

A Language of Their Own From bowling to pickleball and everything in between, explore the fascinating world of unique jargon, where every activity speaks its own dialect. We’ll decode the lingo here.  By Theodore Klein Pickleball Pickleball is a mélange of tennis, badminton, and ping pong; a pickler is especially obsessed. Pickle is a warning […]

Step Into Winter: Tips for Cold-Weather Walking

Step Into Winter: Tips for Cold-Weather Walking Stay safe, warm, and active this season with smart strategies for winter walking, from the right gear to navigating icy trails. By Pat Jewett Grouper Social AmbassadorPortland, Oregon December 2024 Clothing is all about layering. Three layers work best. The base layer is closest to your skin and […]

How Walking With The AVA Transformed My Life

How Walking With The AVA Transformed My Life “Walking for friendship has been just as integral to my health as walking for fitness.” Pat Jewett, Grouper Social Ambassador   By Pat Jewett I’ve always enjoyed walking, hiking and backpacking, but it wasn’t until I became involved with the American Volksport Association (AVA, or America’s Walking […]

How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups

How To Find Walking And Hiking Groups Pat’s street in Oregon: “The allure of a sidewalk that draws me to explore it.” Portland, Oregon   By Pat Jewett In 2023, a friend mentioned she didn’t know how to join a walking group, which was a wakeup call for me. I have a walking website, www.allthingswalking.com, […]

Grouper and Walk with a Doc Partner to Promote Social Connection and Health

Grouper, the national leader in activity benefit administration, is thrilled to announce a partnership with Walk with a Doc, a global non-profit organization that encourages healthy living through regular walking events led by physicians and other healthcare providers. The collaboration between Grouper and Walk with a Doc aims to enhance the health of walkers by […]

Virtual programs help elderly combat pandemic-fueled loneliness

Virtual programs help elderly combat pandemic-fueled loneliness Elise Langan was starting to feel lonely during lockdown, so she started taking virtual line-dancing classes. “It makes me feel like I’m able to do something that I did in my everyday life,” says Langan, a 65-year-old CUNY professor who lives on her own. She used to enjoy […]

6 Scientifically-backed Benefits of Social Interactions for Seniors

6 Scientifically-backed Benefits of Social Interactions for Seniors To improve their quality of life, senior citizen clubs encourage social engagement and physical activities for their members. There is plenty of evidence from scientific research that confirms the benefits of both socializing and movement for older adults. In this article, we will outline specific ways social […]

Ways to Make Senior Citizen Groups Fun

Ways to Make Senior Citizen Groups Fun Seniors are the fastest-growing age group in the United States, which is leading senior citizen groups to grow exponentially. Senior citizen clubs provide senior citizens with a chance to socialize and be active, and these activities have positive effects on their health and well-being. This article will discuss ways that […]