The impact of COVID-19 has taken a toll on everyone, but seniors have really faced dire circumstances because of the pandemic and its lasting effects. Many elderly individuals fear the consequences of entering crowded spaces because of how the virus spreads. While social distancing may have decreased the risk of getting the disease, many older [...]
With the holiday season coming up, families are starting to plan Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas parties, and shared vacations. These family-oriented occasions are a time to catch up, but for adult children of aging parents, the holidays also offer an opportunity to check in on how seniors are really doing. Before packing those bags, read on [...]
America's population is aging. As a result, many families find they must make living arrangements for their senior loved ones. With different levels of independence and assistance, making the best choice for your family members can be complicated. So, what should a family look for when comparing these communities? Caregivers Individuals want to ensure [...]
Every retiring senior has a specific goal or something they want to achieve or do during their retirement. Some older adults want to spend all their free time pursuing their passion, while others just want to have a relaxing and stress-free retired life. Whether it’s to find your purpose or to spend more quality time [...]
Spring has passed, but the good news is that summer is here! It's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live in a senior living community in Winston-Salem. Our community, for instance, has many outdoor activities for seniors lined up just in time for the summer. Getting outside is an excellent way [...]
All the best retirement communities in Winston-Salem promote healthy living to their residents by encouraging them to practice healthy lifestyle habits. One of the best holistic approaches they do is engage seniors in different mindfulness activities. Mindfulness refers to a popular form of meditation that can help seniors maintain a healthy physical, mental, and emotional [...]
Significant life changes, such as retirement, can frighten even the most emotionally stable person in the world. But here’s the good thing: it’s normal to feel lost and scared during the first few months of your retirement. After all, this is the first time in years where you don’t have to be at your office [...]
Health and wellness become an extra important matter as you reach your seniorhood. It will also become evident that a healthy physique alone does not equate to a healthy life. Overall health includes the mental, emotional, and psychological aspects of your being. However, it’s easy to overlook this part of your health as it is [...]
Retired, older adults might seem like carefree individuals without an ounce of worry in life. However, seniors still have their fair share of triggers that causes them to feel stressed out. In fact, seniors feel stress more overwhelmingly than younger individuals due to contributing factors, like aging and health conditions. Some telltale signs that you [...]
It’s not every night that you get to enjoy a platter of baked salmon or lemon garlic shrimp, right? After all, fresh seafood is hard to get and much harder to prepare and cook into a tasty meal. But you might want to include fish and other seafood into your weekly meals because, according to [...]
