Staying in an independent living community can be very good for the elderly. They get to connect with people of their age and enjoy some great activities. Arts and crafts are widely sought after in these communities because they bring a sense of expression. Plus, they provide a variety of benefits, as you will notice [...]
Many adults long for the day to retire and finally be free of their 9 to 5 office jobs. But once you get closer to your retirement age, anxiety can suddenly creep up on you. You might feel anxious, struggle with self-worth, and feel less valuable to society. But to be honest, there’s nothing to [...]
According to the CDC, 20% of the older adult population (55 years old and above) battles with a specific type of mental health disorder every day. Depression is the most common one, followed by anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia. These mental health diseases occur because of several factors, some of which are: An underlying medical [...]
Many things change when adults transition to their senior years. Some may struggle financially or get diagnosed with a disease. Others may experience emotional changes like the passing of a loved one or an adult child moving somewhere distant. The fast changes happening in their lives make them cling to the constant things in their [...]
With many senior care facilities sprouting here and there, it can be a little challenging to decide where you should spend your golden years. But for healthy and able seniors, the perfect retirement place for you is no other than in an independent living community! An independent living community refers to a senior living facility [...]
The cold, crisp air of winter calls for late mornings wrapped up in a cozy blanket or an afternoon by the fire while drinking hot cocoa. With the “bed weather” season, you can give in and get coaxed back into bed or start the holiday right by maintaining your healthy regimen of daily exercises. Seniors [...]
After spending your whole life caring for the welfare of others, it is now time for you to take that much-needed rest and satisfying retirement through assisted living. An assisted living facility refers to a senior residential option that assists with the daily needs of older adults while still encouraging independence. They can give you [...]
Everybody-not just a growing teen or an aspiring bodybuilder--needs an ample amount of protein in their diet. It is an essential macronutrient involved in almost every body system processes, such as: Muscle build-up Keeping the bones strong Strengthen the immune function Maintains vision Regulates body fluid Balances the hormones and enzymes Repairing cells Protein makes [...]
Many health experts agree that heart health should be a top priority of older adults during their golden years. Aging brings about many consequences to the physical body, including changes in the heart and blood vessel structure and function. Thus, increasing the risks of seniors in developing mild to severe heart conditions like: Heart attack [...]
No matter what stage of life you are in—teen, young adult, senior—proper diet must be at the forefront of your life priorities. It is the one lifestyle that can affect the overall quality of your life. Moreover, it will dictate what kind of life you will lead in the future—long and healthy or disease-ridden. Many [...]
