Strong, intimate relationships are good for our health and well-being at every age. However, for many reasons, finding a partner after retirement can be challenging. While it’s estimated that as of 2011, 55% of women and 28% of men over age 65 were single, it can still be tough to meet someone new. One the […]
5 Ways to Improve Eye Health in Retirement
We often don’t know what we have until it’s gone, and there’s no better example of this than eye health. However, it turns out that there are many things you can do to preserve your eye health, even in retirement. Here are some ways to keep your eyes healthy for a long, long time: Quit […]
4 Ways to Avoid Slips and Falls this Season
With several months of winter left, we’re starting to see the worst of the season’s storms sweeping across the nation. According to the US Department of Labor, about 15% of accidental deaths are caused by slips and falls, and seniors are at particular risk. Now is a good time to take a few minutes and […]
5 Tips to Make Those New Year’s Resolutions Stick
As New Year’s Day approaches, we often find ourselves making the same New Year’s resolutions this year as last. Why? Because we never did manage to make last year’s resolutions stick! Here are some tips to help you make resolutions you can achieve in 2017: Lighten your burden in the new year. It can be […]
How to Overcome the “Holiday Blues”
Have you ever heard of the “holiday blues”? If you find yourself more depressed this time of year when everyone else seems to be merry and bright – you aren’t alone. During the holiday season – loosely defined as the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day – many medical professionals see an uptick in […]
Tips for Visiting Loved Ones at a Senior Care Facility
As the holidays near, many of us will be visiting loved ones at a senior care facility. If you don’t visit often, or if you are bringing grandchildren or great-grandchildren along, it may be difficult to keep the conversation going and ensure that everyone has a good time. To make everyone’s experience more enjoyable, here […]
More than Bingo: Activities at Senior Care Communities
If you’ve started talking to your parents about living in a senior care community, one of the things you’ve probably heard them say is, “What would I do there? It would be boring!” But senior centers and retirement communities have changed a lot in the last decade. Increasing demand for senior care communities has also […]
How Living in Retirement Communities Can Help Alleviate Depression in Seniors
It can affect every aspect of your life, stealing your energy, changing your appetite, and diminishing joy. Of the approximately 40 million senior adults in America, about 15% suffer from some form of depression. While 58% of older adults think it is “normal” to become depressed, depression in seniors is actually a very serious illness. […]
7 Easy Ways to Prevent Falls
Falls can be the source of severe injury and even death. According to the CDC, one out of five falls causes a serious injury, such as head trauma or broken bones. If you find yourself struggling to maintain your mobility in your senior years, you’re not alone. Over 2.5 million Americans are treated in emergency […]
