When you think about staying active as a senior, you may think of things like daily walks and low-impact aerobics. But did you know about the benefits of strength training for seniors? It may seem strange to start lifting weights in your golden years, but there’s actually no better time in your life to make …
By definition, trivia is an unimportant or obscure fact, but that doesn’t mean that it’s useless. As Healthline points out, indulging a love of trivia can have real benefits for seniors. Testing your knowledge of trivia is a great way to keep your brain active, and that boost of satisfaction that you feel when you …
Now that you’re retired, you can spend your time doing (almost) anything you like – so why not try something new? Your options are limitless! Plus, many hobbies can help you learn a new skill, expand your knowledge, stay physically active, meet new friends, or simply better enjoy your leisure time. If you’re bored with …
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 …
