“Is the glass half-full or half-empty?” This simple expression is sometimes used to find out if a person is feeling optimistic or pessimistic. Researchers have found that optimists (those who tend to see the glass as half-full) experience less stress and more happiness. There’s no denying the mood-boosting benefits of positivity, but did you […]
What to Ask When Touring Independent Living Communities
More and more retirees are choosing to downsize from their larger homes to independent living communities, which allow them to live in a place that meets their needs while maximizing their independence. While there are many advantages to moving to independent living, here are some of the top reasons retirees are deciding to move to […]
Back to School at 65: How Lifelong Learning Leads to Healthy Aging
You don’t have to dig very deep in the news to read that staying active and keeping your brain sharp can help improve our mental and physical health as we age. Many seniors in retirement communities are accomplishing both through lifelong learning. Our retirement years can take on richer meaning when we engage in lifelong […]
Ask the Expert: How to Find and Choose an Assisted Living Community for a Parent
If your parent or older loved one needs a little extra help with daily tasks, it might be time to consider assisted living. In an assisted living community, residents live independently but receive assistance with daily activities like medication management, grooming, bathing, and getting dressed. When it comes to finding and choosing an assisted living […]
Maintaining Friendships When Moving to Senior Living
Moving to independent living in a senior living community is an exciting time for older adults. With a new, maintenance-free home or apartment, easy-living lifestyle, and amenities and activities always on hand, independent living residents can experience the relaxing retirement they always dreamed of. However, one thing older adults might worry about when moving is […]
The Benefits of Meditation for Older Adults
You may have heard that meditation is good for you. But what exactly is meditation, and how can it contribute to healthy aging? Let’s take a closer look at the benefits of meditation for older adults. What is meditation? Meditation has been around for centuries. It is well studied and practiced around the world by […]
Ask an Expert: Easing the Transition to Independent Living
Moving can be difficult at any stage of life, but it can be particularly daunting for older adults who have lived in the same home for many years. The emotional side of downsizing from a longtime home can keep older adults from moving to a smaller, easier-to-manage home that supports their ideal retirement lifestyle. Additionally, […]
How Decluttering and Downsizing Can Improve Mental and Physical Health
Decluttering, the process of removing unneeded or unwanted items from your living space, is often easier said than done. This is especially true for older adults living in a home that contains a lifetime of memories. While it can be hard to let go, removing unnecessary clutter from our lives is known to provide a […]
The Power of Touch for Older Adults
Touch plays an important role in our lives, at any stage of life. In fact, touch is one of our basic human needs, and one of the first senses to develop in the womb. From the moment we are born, we experience gentle touch that gives us comfort and reassurance and creates an emotional connection […]
Be Kind to Your Eyes: 6 Ways to Protect Eye Health
Low vision and vision loss from eye disease are rapidly becoming major senior health concerns. According to the National Institutes of Health, by the year 2050, the number of Americans with age-related eye diseases is expected to double, and the number of people living with low vision is expected to triple. But contrary to popular […]
