Choosing a senior living community can be confusing with the wide variety of lifestyles and terms used to describe the available options. Years ago, the term “nursing home” was used as a blanket description of all senior “facilities,” regardless of…
After a long and hard day, sometimes all we need is a bit of time to ourselves to relieve stress. But for others who experience anxiety disorders, a single bad day can extend into a whole week, month, and even…
As we get older almost anything can start to feel like a chore. But with arthritis and worsening eyesight, many seniors find that things aren’t as easy to do as they used to be. Here are a few things that…
All humans are biologically wired for social connection Relationships are even more important for seniors Seniors can become lonely and isolated as a normal part of the aging experience Loneliness, isolation, and depression can have devastating health consequences Loneliness, isolation,…
A healthy brain should always be a top priority, especially for our older loved ones. Thankfully, promoting brain health doesn’t have to be full of bland veggies that nobody likes. Here, we’ve jotted down some of the best brain foods…
For seniors, one thing definitely matters if they wish to age well: everything in moderation. This is especially true for physical activity, weight management, and alcohol use. Health experts worldwide urge older adults to consider their changing needs and limitations…
Retirement can be a magical time for our older loved ones. It’s a time when they get to sit back and enjoy their lives. Enjoying life is a huge factor when it comes to healthy aging. Research from University College…
Cultivating positive habits can contribute to a healthy lifestyle for seniors. Blue Zones details how people around the world live long, fulfilling lives thanks to habits they have passed on from generation to generation. In addition, science has revealed why…
Until very recently, spirituality was often linked with health care. Over the past century, however, the rise of technology has caused health care to focus more on the scientific aspects of care – on the cure and the prolonging of…
For seniors, winter can often increase isolation and bring on feelings of sadness and depression, but there are steps seniors can take to minimize the effects of winter’s dark days. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, attention to certain aspects of…
