Our desire for companionship does not disappear as we age. As a matter of fact, healthy relationships are critical when it comes to the quality of senior life. Socializing can help seniors retain health and can provide them with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. There are many health benefits to senior socialization, some of […]
It can be difficult to keep up with your loved one’s health care needs as they age. Sometimes it can be too much to handle, from dentist appointments and physicals to medication management and everything in between. However, you can alleviate some of this stress by keeping your senior as healthy as possible. Make sure […]
The decision to move your loved one into a senior living community can be incredibly difficult, but nowadays, there are plenty of living options to choose from. One of these options is assisted living, which provides a unique environment for mobile seniors that do not require 24-hour assistance. Assisted living communities offer a variety […]
Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. It is a ritual drilled into all of us since we were children. Year round, washing your hands is a healthy habit to keep. It’s even more important as we march toward winter weather and the inevitable onslaught of cold and flu season. Colds and the […]
Food is a central component of our lives. We need it to fuel our daily lives, to provide energy and sustenance to survive and to feel good. Food is there for us when we celebrate life’s good moments, and often our go-to comfort when things don’t go our way. Eating a balanced diet can make […]
In recent years, the prevalence of the color pink during October has become a nationwide symbol of the fight to end breast cancer. In the 1950s, the NY Times refused to print an ad for a breast cancer support group. They did not want to print the words, “breast” or “cancer”. The fight to bring […]
The official onset of fall has brought with it daily fluctuations in temperature. The mornings are cool but the day warms up to summer-like temps by the afternoon. It’s a time when the windows being open invite in crisp fall air, until it gets too hot, then we crank the AC back on. The ebb […]
Hypertension is a real concern for seniors. There are many different kinds of heart disease, but hypertension (long-term high blood pressure) is one of the most common heart issues. According to the American Heart Association, one out of every three adults in the United States has high blood pressure. Twenty percent of adults with hypertension […]
Consider making the move to assisted living today. For many seniors, living in the home where they raised their children holds years of wonderful memories. It can be a tough decision to move into an assisted living apartment, but the right choice for lots of older Americans. There are lots of reasons why older people […]
Our society is very fortunate that we have multiple living options for people as they age. As children move out and the upkeep of a large home, garage and lawn become too much trouble for older adults, they have many choices. It may also be that seniors want more freedom to travel, or simply want […]