March recognizes National Nutrition Month, with a 2020 theme of “Eat Right, Bite by Bite”. The focus is to help people of all ages make informed food choices and develop healthy habits related to both eating and physical activity. Whether you are 8 or 80, good nutrition is essential to a person’s overall health and […]
The definition of BALANCE, whether as a noun or a verb is, “an even distribution of weight enabling a person or object to remain upright and steady so that it does not fall”. As we age, maintaining physical balance becomes more challenging, leaving seniors at risk for dangerous falls. Older persons who fall are at […]
As we age, our skin becomes thinner and more fragile. This is part of the natural aging process, but also related to genetics and sun exposure throughout our lifetime. For elderly persons, the harsh conditions of winter can make that already delicate skin more vulnerable to injury. For some, dry skin can be caused by […]
Saturday, October 26th has been designated as National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10am-2pm, you can drop off unused prescription drugs to a local agency that will safely dispose of them. You can use this link to find a location near you that is accepting unused prescription drugs. Drugs dropped off are received by […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and more so every year, we see our communities covered in pink ribbons, shirts, symbolism and support. We are inundated with ways to support the cause, and it is important to remember why we as a community come together in support of the people who fight this disease. What […]
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato No matter your age, music touches everyone. Science has confirmed that as humans, we are hard-wired to have a response to music. Whether you like jazz, classical, pop, rap, blues or a mixture of […]
This June, the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring “Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month”. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to ending Alzheimer’s disease, and finding a cure to stop this deadly disease. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, reasoning skills and thinking. Nearly 6 million Americans suffer from this disease, with […]
The Census Bureau estimates there are nearly 750,000 veterans living in Illinois today. A large number of them served during the Vietnam War and are at the age when an assisted living or supportive living community might be appropriate. Assisted living and supportive living provide private apartments where seniors can live in a community of […]
A good night’s sleep is an amazing gift! You know the mornings you wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day? Those are so much better than the nights of tossing and turning, waking up feeling sluggish and foggy. Healthy sleep is a critical part of both physical and mental health. With a […]
Evergreen Senior Living Communities in Illinois are celebrating Supportive Living Week from April 22-26. The theme for 2019 is “Never Stop Dancing”. Music and movement pair effortlessly. The language of music is universal and for seniors, songs can evoke memories to various pivotal times in their lives. Just the sound of a familiar tune can […]