Many older adults say they want to remain independent for as long as possible. However, the decision to “age in place” isn’t as simple as it may seem. A large family home can feel empty when adult children move out. Keeping up with chores and home maintenance tasks can become overwhelming. Living alone at home […]
3 Big Benefits of Walking Clubs
Did you make a resolution to walk more this year? Instead of walking by yourself, consider joining a walking club! Walking with others is a fun, safe, and convenient way to stick with your fitness resolution and make new friends—all while embracing a healthy, active lifestyle. If you’re ready to add more exercise to your […]
How to Make the Holidays Merry After a Move to Senior Living
The holidays are officially here, and we’re all looking forward to gathering with friends and family. And if your loved one has recently moved from their home to a senior living community, you might be wondering about the best ways to celebrate the season together. While your celebrations may be a little different than in […]
Self-Care for Caregivers: How to Prevent Stress and Burnout
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and support the more than 34 million Americans who provide regular unpaid care for an older family member. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, family caregivers spend an average of 24.4 hours per week performing caregiving duties, and nearly 1 in 4 caregivers spend more […]
5 Tips for Making New Friends in Senior Living
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 […]
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 Myths About Aging to Stop Believing
Did you know? The number of Americans aged 65 and older is expected to double from 46 million to more than 98 million by 2060. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand the dynamics of the aging process. While recent scientific advances have allowed us to gather accurate information about aging, there are […]
National Grandparents Day: 5 Ways to Celebrate This Year
Our grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. They’re a source of comfort, love, and encouragement throughout many stages of our lives. So, with National Grandparents Day quickly approaching, now is a perfect time to honor and celebrate the grandparents in our lives. National Grandparents Day was first declared a national holiday by President […]
How to Talk to Siblings About an Aging Parent’s Care Needs
Watching our parents grow older is a part of life, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Over time, it’s natural for family roles to reverse as adult children become the caregivers for their aging parents. It could be that your mom or dad just needs a little help around the home, or maybe they […]
