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Thanksgiving table with people and meal

November 6, 2014

5 Healthy Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

During the holidays it’s easy for us to put our health second and dive into second slices of apple pie, but there are numerous easy ways to make Thanksgiving a healthy holiday.

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Candelabra, skull, and books

October 31, 2014

7 Scary Movies for Halloween

If you’re looking for something to do this Oct. 31, consider getting together with assisted living retirement home personnel to plan a viewing of your favorite scary flick!

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Couple doing yoga

October 25, 2014

The Benefits of Pilates for Seniors

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults complete at least 2.5 hours of moderately intense exercise per week.

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Female senior and female clinical staff holding hands

October 10, 2014

Honoring National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day is part of mental illness awareness week each October.

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Female seniors on exercise bikes

October 10, 2014

The Perks of Having a Workout Buddy

The benefits of exercise and physical activity are seemingly endless. Not only does working out strengthen your muscles, it improves your endurance, helps your heart, lowers your risk of conditions such as cholesterol and cancer, boosts your mood, provides you with more energy, helps you maintain a healthy weight and the list goes on.

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Oatmeal, Pears, and Cinnamon Sticks

October 9, 2014

Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

When it comes to retirement community food, you may want to change your tune.

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Senior female with checkbook

September 19, 2014

Seniors Beware of Financial Scams!

You work hard most of your adult life and play by the rules in order to have your pick of retirement living options and be comfortable in this stage of life.

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Seniors playing game with tiles

September 19, 2014

3 Benefits of an Assisted Living Community

As we grow older, we develop a firmer sense of self, an understanding of what we want out of life and a solid foundation of support from friends and loved ones.

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Hands holding blister pack with pill inside

September 16, 2014

Benefits of Medication Reduction for Seniors

As we get older, it’s not uncommon for the number of medications we take to increase. Worsening or new medical conditions may require additional prescriptions, and before long, seniors are taking a handful of pills each morning and night.

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Senior couple at piano

September 9, 2014

Celebrate National Assisted Living Week

There are plenty of benefits to residing in an assisted living community – from enjoying three prepared meals a day to a variety of engaging and entertaining activities.

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