We all need friends, at any stage of life. Research shows that having close friendships can positively influence our health and help us live longer, more fulfilling lives. This is because our tight circle of friends often plays a role in our health-related behaviors, from the type of exercise we do to the healthy diet […]
What Are “Activities of Daily Living?”
If you’re just starting to look for senior living options for a parent or loved one, you might come across some confusing terminology. Two acronyms you may see while researching senior living communities are activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). These terms are used by healthcare professionals to determine […]
How Does Assisted Living Cater to Introverts and Extroverts?
Generally speaking, we all fall into one of two broad personality types: introverts and extroverts. The main difference between extroverts and introverts is where they draw their energy. Extroverts gain energy by being around other people. Introverts, on the other hand, lose energy by being around too many people at one time; they recharge by […]
Meeting Spiritual Needs in Retirement Living: The Faith-Based Difference
For many people, spirituality is a large part of their daily lives. But spiritual wellness encompasses more than religion; it also includes seeking meaning and purpose through meditation and prayer, as well as an appreciation of beauty, nature, and life. As we get older, our beliefs can become even more important to us. And with […]
How to Choose Safe Footwear for Older Adults
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the most dangerous health and safety risk older adults face today. Falls are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among Americans over the age of 65, and of those who fall, two-thirds will fall again within six months. Even older adults who are […]
Dance Your Way to Better Brain Health
When was the last time you laced up your dancing shoes? Maybe you were inspired to hit the dance floor at a wedding or holiday party. Or perhaps you remember a time when dancing wasn’t just for special occasions—when everyone knew how to dance the waltz, polka, twist, and Charleston. Social dancing is much less […]
5 Essential Skin Care Tips for Older Adults
It’s a fact of life that as we age, our skin ages, too. Over time, our skin loses collagen and elastin, which causes our skin to lose some of its natural elasticity. Our skin also becomes more delicate as we age, which may cause dryness and increase the risk of fine lines, wrinkles, and age […]
Checklist: What to Bring When Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Are you getting ready to help your parent move into an assisted living community? If so, you may be wondering what to pack. Because assisted living apartments are limited on space, your parent will need to streamline their belongings down to just the essentials. Chances are, your parent has lived in the same home for […]
5 Benefits of Memory Care for Older Adults
If you’re caring for a senior loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know the importance of keeping them safe and comfortable. But there comes a point when a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may need a greater level of care than can be provided at home, even with the support of a family […]
National Physical Therapy Month 2019: Choose Physical Therapy
October is National Physical Therapy Month, an annual campaign led by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy. This year, the APTA selected the theme “Choose PT” to encourage people to choose physical therapy as a way to improve mobility, manage pain, recover from injury, and prevent […]
