Category: Assisted Living
8 Reasons To Consider Moving to a Retirement Community
More often than not, seniors would prefer to “age in place”, or stay in their own home throughout their retirement years. Naturally, this seems the easiest way… after all, you’ve worked for most of your life to finally get to the point where you finally get to relax! There are many services available to you…
Helping Others, Helping Yourself
People who would describe themselves as “kind” may live longer than those who aren’t kind. “What?” you may ask. It’s true! According to this research, seniors who actively volunteer in two or more improve their overall health nearly as much as quitting smoking, and more than exercising four times a week. That is a big…
How Important Are Wellness Programs In Senior Living Communities?
Many seniors find themselves struggling to stay active as they age. Sometimes it is because of an injury, sometimes because of reduced mobility, and sometimes because of a lack of interest. Excellent senior living communities will offer wellness programs to combat each of these concerns and help their residents lead active lifestyles no matter what…
The Good News About Aging
With a large number of the U.S. population aging into seniorhood, many scientists complete studies to provide perspective and new information on this demographic. One such study, published in the journal of Psychological Science, scientists chose a sample of various people from young to old and used fMRI machines to monitor their brain. The participants…
Lower Calories, Long Life
Did you know that Okinawa, Japan has the largest percentage of centenarians, or people living past the age of 100, in the world? People have marveled for years at the high number of people who live long, happy lives in Okinawa, and it seems like we may be able to learn from their advice on…
Caregiver Appreciation
When a family member’s health is failing, the caregivers who step in to help out are truly the unsung heroes. Tending to a family member’s needs requires a lot of time, patience, and hard work on top of a normally already-busy schedule. In fact, seniorlivingmag.com reported that family members typically provide upwards of 80% of…
Exercise Your Mind
As we grow older, our health is a constant topic of conversations. Eating healthier, getting regular exercise and keeping up with necessary doctor’s appointments are all an important part of being healthy, but what about making sure your mind is healthy? Regular mental stimulation can help keep your mind sharp and on top of things.…
Coloring Pages For Seniors
A recent trend in the past several years reinvented the idea of coloring. What was once an infantile way to entertain a young child has now turned into a popular relaxation activity for people of all ages. Of course, coloring for adults is usually a big step up from crayon-smeared drawings of cartoon characters; many…
Building Community Throughout Retirement
Aging brings its own set of challenges, one of which is loneliness. Loneliness creeps into our lives and can lead to isolation and even depressed feelings. Trying to form new relationships can seem intimidating and communities of like-minded people can be difficult. But do not despair! There are many people searching for the same sort…
Senior Care Terminology
Sometimes it seems as if senior care has its own language. It is enough to make your head spin! Here is a list of helpful terms commonly used in senior care and their definitions from myageingparent.com that can help you decipher what some of these words mean. Advanced Directive: A legal statement regarding future…
