The cold winter months can make it difficult to stay on track with exercise. Between the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, we’re all spending more time indoors, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still stay active! Winter is a great time to lace up your sneakers and focus on your fitness goals, whether you’re looking […]
5 Wonderful Immune-Boosting Foods to Eat All Winter Long
Having a strong and healthy immune system is vital, especially when the temperature drops and flu season strikes. During the colder months, people tend to spend more time indoors, making it easier for viruses like the flu to spread. Likewise, a lack of sunlight in the winter can compromise our immune systems and cause our […]
How to Make the Most of Retirement Community Tours
Choosing a retirement community is no small feat. Moving to a community is an important and life-changing decision for older adults and their families alike, and it takes time and research to find the best fit. Faced with numerous options and choices, many people start the search online. But just as you can’t judge a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Giving Back: The Amazing Benefits of Volunteering During Retirement
Volunteering is a wonderful thing. Dedicating your time and energy to support a charitable cause brings obvious benefits to others, but did you know that giving back can also benefit you as a volunteer? It’s true – volunteering offers numerous mental, physical, and emotional benefits. According to research gathered by the Corporation for National and […]
Helpful Tips for Researching Retirement Communities Online
Choosing a retirement community is a big decision. Whether you’re looking for yourself or an older loved one, it takes time to research potential retirement communities and find the right fit. Many people begin to search for retirement communities online, but with so many different types of communities offering different amenities, services, and levels of […]
3 Ways Retirement Communities Encourage Healthy Eating Habits for Seniors
We all know that good nutrition is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. But as we get older, maintaining a healthy, nutritious diet can become a significant challenge. Older adults often experience age-related changes that impact their metabolism, sense of taste, and appetite, which in turn may cause them to skip meals or make […]
Autumn Safety Tips for Seniors
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, but the change of seasons also poses potential health and safety hazards for older adults, especially those who live alone. Use the following tips to prepare for the colder months ahead and keep the senior in your life safe this fall: Stay warm in […]
How to Help Aging Parents Stay Connected with Technology
More and more older adults are embracing the “digital age” as technology becomes convenient and easier-to-use in our everyday lives. According to Pew Research, the number of seniors adopting digital technology is growing at a rapid pace: research finds that four-in-ten adults over the age of 65 own smartphones, and 67 percent of seniors report […]
