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 [...]
Retirement is a significant turning point that everyone has been looking forward to after spending many years in the workforce. Many are eager to get out of their stressful work situation and experience the blissful years of senior retirement. However, as you age and get closer and closer to retirement, you can feel a bit [...]
September 13 is a day to recognize and celebrate the people who had been there since the day we were born—our grandparents! Aside from your parents, grandma and grandpa had undoubtedly been a big part of your (or your children's) childhood. They became the second parents that had been there with you in every milestone [...]
Exercise is a core component of every “How to Stay Healthy” guide in books, magazines, and the internet—and for good reasons! Exercise, together with a proper diet and healthy lifestyle, helps keep your body in the best state possible as you age. It supports your overall health and ensures that you age gracefully when you [...]
Think twice before skipping out on that much-needed workout because, according to a number of studies, exercise is key to a healthy brain. We already know that physical exercise does wonders for your body. Still, its benefits actually go beyond looking good and feeling great. It not only keeps you in shape, but it also [...]
Virtual meetings, dating, games, classes, selling, medical consultations, concerts, shopping, and just about everything else you used to do is now virtual. Following mobility restrictions and lockdowns, a life around technology is what the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed on us. Within the uncertainties of this socio-economic crisis, digital connectivity is what keeps us afloat. Now [...]
Older people must stay active to avoid boredom, loneliness, and sometimes prevent health problems. Retirement may come as a shock to many seniors. The job and the activities that kept them busy are no longer available. Lack of such activity can bring about boredom and a feeling of loneliness. An enjoyable hobby should help the [...]
Christmas with our loved ones, including the seniors, is a season that most people look forward to. This is why you should always try to celebrate it with your family, even if they live in assisted living. To many, the joy of Christmas lies in making snowmen, playing in the ice, and the snowclad. However, [...]
Easter is a special holiday for many Heritage Woods seniors, but how do you enjoy spending it? Do you like to spend time with family, become more involved in your community, or do you prefer to spend it alone? However you enjoy spending Easter, we've got some ideas here that will surely make your Easter Holiday [...]
Ever since ancient times, tea has been a popular beverage. Modern studies also show the many benefits of tea for people (especially seniors). Drinking tea will improve your heart health by reducing triglyceride and cholesterol levels, as well as protect your brain and reduce your risk of getting diabetes. Delicate times in senior living communities [...]
