Category: Senior Living
Ten Foods To Slow Aging
Food can have a huge effect on a person’s overall health and well-being, especially for seniors. Certain nutrient packed foods, including the ones below, will help nourish the body and promote health, according to myageingparent.com. Remember to always check with your doctor before making changes to your diet. Avocado: Avocados are a tasty way to…
Senior $avings
Seniors, you are living in the golden years. There are many areas where retirement particularly seems to shine, and you may be missing out on one of them: senior discounts! It never hurts to take full advantage of all the benefits of being 55+, so here are the top four areas where you may be…
Musical Memory
Could music have magical properties when it comes to restoring the memories of seniors? While “magic” is certainly an overstatement, it cannot be denied that in many cases, listening to familiar music can help boost memory in a way that is unlike many others. There is even a documentary, Alive Inside, which demonstrates this phenomenon…
Staying Active During Winter
As cold weather settles in, the general tendency can lean towards inactivity. While summer and spring inspire many to exercise, it is much more difficult during the winter to find the motivation to move, especially for seniors. However, taking a three month break (or longer!) to hibernate for the winter is simply not a good…
How Spirituality Affects Aging
With over 75% of Americans self-identifying as religious in some sense, it should come as no surprise that it is of interest to researchers how spirituality affects various aspects of life. One particularly stressful aspect of life comes as we age. While retirement brings plenty of freedom, it can also bring alongside plenty of stress…
The Dollars and Cents of Retirement Communities
A common concern in retirement living is the costs associated with it. And why not? You’ve worked too hard all your life to simply throw away your money on unnecessarily overpriced expenses. Naturally, a seemingly large price tag for monthly rent is a big deterrent for many people when it comes time to explore options…
Distance and Senior Care
When parents and loved ones age, many men and women find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place as they are faced with the miles that separate them and their loved ones. Because of this distance, it can be incredibly difficult and discouraging to get valuable information about the well-being of their parent…
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…
