See Your Way Toward a Steadier You! The Ohio Department of Aging has released the May 2017 issue of United We Stand its falls prevention newsletter, a part of STEADY U Ohio. This month’s newsletter topic is “Falls and Eye Injuries.” We depend on our vision for balance and to keep us safe in different […]
Get the Facts About Senior Living Options
If you’re just beginning to search for a new living arrangement for yourself or a loved one, you may not be entirely clear on all of your choices, or what they mean. With so much information to sort through, the search for the perfect living arrangement can be overwhelming. To get you started, here are […]
4 Expert Tips for Selling Your Home
The prospect of selling and relocating from a longtime home can be daunting, especially for older adults. Whether you or a loved one are moving to be closer to family, increase safety, or downsize to a smaller home or apartment in a retirement community, there are several ways to make the process of selling your […]
Graceworks at Home: Good Communication Helps with Successful Rehab
Good communication helps with successful rehab Dayton Daily News | April 10, 2017 Marci Vandersluis | marcirobinvandersluis@gmail.com When talking with families about a parent, personal or spouse’s experiences at care facility, it was not terribly surprising that the reviews were mixed. Some acknowledged that while they felt that staff members were doing their “best,” they […]
Graceworks at Home: What We Now Know About Poor Sleep in Older Adults
What We Now Know About Poor Sleep in Older Adults Why sleep is so important for good health and what we’ve been doing wrong Author: Bill Ward | April 6, 2017 The more experts have learned in recent years about older adults and sleep, the more they realized how little they actually knew. Recent research […]
Why Today’s Older Adults Are Living Independently Longer
No matter our age, we all value freedom and independence. For older adults, the need for independence can be a driving factor in the decision to move from their long-term homes to a retirement community. Some may not realize that many retirement communities offer living options for every lifestyle, from independent living in apartments or […]
Can Eating These 5 Superfoods Help You Live Longer?
Keeping a healthy diet is the key to healthy aging, and eating the right foods can protect our bodies against inflammation, infection, and disease. But when it comes to healthy eating, it can be hard to know where to start. Luckily, nutritionists suggest several “superfoods” to help fight against diseases and promote longevity. If […]
Graceworks at Home: Healthy Sleep Tips
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This […]
3 Ways to Improve Your Social Life Throughout Retirement
Retirement is a time of transition for many older adults. With more free time, you have opportunities to relax, explore new hobbies, and even forge new friendships. If you’re looking for new ways to improve your social life, consider joining a retirement community where you can take full advantage of your retirement through classes, activities, […]
When is the Best Time to Move to a Retirement Community?
It’s not always easy to know the best time to relocate to a retirement community. The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all rule, but there are several important factors to consider when making this decision. Here are some of the questions to ask when evaluating the best time to move to a retirement community. […]
