11 spring activities for seniors
Springtime can do wonders for your health and well-being. Getting outside can really break up the monotony of day to day living. There’s nothing like enjoying the fresh air and feeling the warm sun on [...]
10 ways Walking benefits your health
Your body is built for walking. It’s a light impact aerobic exercise just about anyone can do. If you are able bodied enough, walking is a great way to stay healthy. There are many benefits [...]
Enjoying Your Retirement
Retirement can be the most wonderful time of your life. Now is the time for you to focus on what makes you truly happy. You are free from the daily grind of work and finally [...]
Memory and Aging – When to Get Help
Losing your memory can be incredibly hard to deal with. As we get older, memory decline comes with the territory. It becomes more difficult to remember names, phone numbers, find your keys and focus in [...]
Taking Multivitamins Can Support Optimal Health
Often times our bodies aren’t getting sufficient amounts of nutrients we need to stay active and prevent illness. It can be difficult to get all the nutrients required from diet alone. If understand what you [...]
The Gentle Power of Yoga
The positive benefits of Yoga have been praised for thousands of years by devout Yoga practitioners everywhere. But you don’t have to be a hardcore Yogi to reap the benefits and appreciate the beauty of [...]
Simplify Your Life and Minimize Stress
It’s no secret that stress can contribute to a variety of mental and physical health problems. There are countless studies on stress that indicate that daily stress can have a large impact on mental health. [...]
Reduce Your Sodium Intake For Better Health
It’s not hard to find foods with unhealthy amounts of salt. Although salt and sodium are used interchangeably, they are different. Salt (sodium chloride) contains approximately 40% sodium. Frozen foods, fast food and processed food [...]
Finding Joy in Retirement
For many seniors, the freedom of retirement can introduce some new challenges. All of a sudden your schedule opens up and you have much more freedom. This can leave people feeling lost. Many seniors who [...]
4 Balance Exercises to Try
Better balance can improve your coordination and help prevent accidents. By working certain muscles used to help keep you stable – you can develop more strength and prevent falls. The exercises in this article were [...]
10 Ways That We Age As Our Bodies Change
Aging isn’t all bad, as we get older we also grow wiser and gain insight, but there are some facts about aging that we should be aware of. It’s no surprise that the body changes [...]
Holistic Nutrition Guidelines
Holistic health guidelines are meant to help individuals achieve a state of balance through a healthy lifestyle. A holistic diet focuses on more than just what you eat. It also takes your emotional, physical and [...]
How is Cholesterol Measured?
The body need cholesterol to operate and it is derived from two main sources. It comes from the foods we eat and the body itself produces cholesterol. Your liver is mainly responsible for synthesizing cholesterol [...]
Heart Health for Seniors
Cardiovascular Disease, also known as CVD or heart disease, is a one of the biggest threats to senior health. According to the American Heart Association’s 2002 to 2012 national health and nutrition examination survey; nearly [...]
Ways That We Age As Our Bodies Change
Aging isn’t all bad, as we get older we also grow wiser and gain insight, but there are some facts about aging that we should be aware of. It’s no surprise that the body changes [...]
Exercises for senior citizens
As we grow older our bodies and minds need extra attention. It’s extremely important for senior citizens to pay close attention to their physical and mental health. This article will outline 7 simple, yet effective [...]
10 Common Health Problems for Seniors
Overweight and Obesity Being overweight can dramatically increase your risk of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, cancer and a host of other problems. There are many practical guides that can help [...]
Safety Tips for Seniors
Accidents can happen unexpectedly, especially for seniors. As the number of elderly people who live independently grows, it becomes more important to make sure that they are safe in the home. By learning about the [...]
Traveling Tips for The Elderly
Traveling is one of the greatest joys for the elderly, especially for family visits. Trips could be for the holidays or an adventure to a vacation destination. Many seniors are independent and can go alone, [...]
Trends in Assisted Living Communities
As the baby boomer generation approaches retirement, new trends for residential and healthcare services emerge. The assisted living industry is affected by these changes dramatically. Everything is changing from the technology used in the industry [...]
Active Living for Seniors with Dementia
Those who suffer from dementia face challenges each day. While dementia may be limiting, there are a range of things those afflicted by it can do to stay entertained and active. Just because someone suffers [...]
Aging Well
The decisions that you make about your habits and lifestyle will shape your life. There are many choices we make each day, from the food we eat to the hobbies we keep. You can be [...]
Educational Opportunities for Older Students
One of the best ways to keep the mind sharp and the brain healthy is education. Many people have embraced the opportunity to become lifelong learners. Despite this, there is a stigma about older students. [...]
Some Facts About Assisted Living
Today approximately 1 million Americans live in assisted living communities. According to the United States Census Bureau there are over 30,000 assisted living facilities in the US today. We spoke with some of our staff [...]
Common Myths About Assisted Living
Assisted living communities for seniors are designed to provide residents with a place to maintain their independence. Convenient access to healthcare, activities and companionship are all right at their fingertips. Many seniors and their families [...]
Anti Aging Tips
Although you can’t stop the aging process, you can definitely slow it down. Plenty of people are spreading the word about healthy lifestyle choices. There are countless research studies that have confirmed that exercise and [...]
Tips for Family Members on How to Care for an Aging Parent or Grandparent
Watching over an elderly can be testing, yet it is likewise exceptionally compensating. Looking after an aged can be the most elevated calling of your life. You have to make a right calendar with the [...]
Exercise and nutritional advice for active citizens
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Why You Need Care Takers for Transportation and Other Important Tasks of the Elderly?
The home care takers are the people who care for the individuals that are physically or mentally impaired or are in their old age phase. As the person starts to age,the body diminishes slowly which [...]