There are so many things to love about fall – colorful foliage, crunchy leaves, warm scarves, flannel pajamas – but the food is undoubtedly one of the best parts. That said, many autumnal treats are high in sugar and fat: pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple cobbler, sweet potato casserole, pumpkin spice lattes, etc. If you’re …
When many people think about living an active lifestyle, they focus on vigorous exercises and lifting weights at the gym. While those activities are clearly beneficial, they can also be intimidating. It’s important to remember that all sorts of activities qualify as movement, and you don’t need a gym or an exercise class to be …
Moving to a senior living community means waving goodbye to chores like yard work, home maintenance, cooking, and even cleaning – and waving hello to an endless vacation of sorts. Still, moving to a senior living community can be daunting for some seniors, especially if it means prepping a house for sale and sorting through …
If you’re feeling a little less flexible than usual, you’re not alone. We start to lose strength and flexibility in our joints as we get older, leading to reduced range of motion and eventual difficulty turning, bending, and lifting. This is especially true if you’ve spent a lot of time sitting, whether that be at …
Retirement communities have come a long way in the past few decades. Today’s lucky seniors have a smorgasbord of choices when it comes to picking their new home. Amongst the variety of options available (including assisted living, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities), you’ll find active senior living communities. Designed for active, independent, and …
Tweeting, Facebooking, Instagramming – socializing in 2020 looks a lot different than it did a few decades ago. It’s true: There’s no getting around the fact that we live in the digital age. And while many seniors find that fact overwhelming, more and more older adults are embracing social media to stay connected. Since 2012, …
If you’ve ever explored your family’s genealogy, you know how frustrating it can be when you reach a dead end for something that seems so simple. Where was Great Aunt Margaret born? Why did your grandparents decide to move to Arkansas? Who is that person in the photograph with Great-Grandpa George? As senior family members …
You’ve heard it before: Laughter is the best medicine. There’s nothing quite like sharing a belly laugh with friends. Laughter can strengthen your connections with others, brighten up a dreary day, and contribute to some of your favorite memories. But did you know that laughter also comes with a variety of proven health benefits? Scroll …
According to the National Audubon Society, birding is “the perfect activity while practicing social distancing.” Of course you will need to be extra cautious when spending any amount of time outdoors, but if you can find an isolated area to take a walk and observe wildlife, birding may give you a sense of peace, a …
Mindfulness is defined as “maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens.” Though you may be tempted to dismiss the concept as “woo-woo” or worthless, thousands of studies have demonstrated the physical and mental benefits of mindfulness (source). And although it has roots in Buddhist …
