Month: November 2020
The Importance of Wellness for Seniors
When you consider what “wellness” means to you, what do you think? For many of us, we consider physical wellbeing, like healthy eating and regular exercise. While being physically fit is vital to your overall health, in reality, wellness means so much more than that. Wellness goes beyond maintaining physical... read more
Normal Aging Process vs. Age-Related Disease
Our bodies go through changes as we age. While the majority of these subtle changes are completely normal and part of the aging process, there are some that may not necessarily be normal and point to a potential age-related disease. As a caregiver to your loved one, it’s important to... read more
How Do I Find the Right Retirement Community?
Choosing where to live during your retirement years is a multifaceted decision – especially when deciding to move to a senior living community. Each senior living community is different, from the dining options to healthcare offerings, apartment layouts, activities and more. Of course, you want to make sure you choose... read more
Try These Exercises to Alleviate Lower Back Pain
With age comes all sorts of aches and pains, from kinks in your neck to random knee pains. But one of the most common points of discomfort is your back. The cartilage in your vertebrae naturally wears down as we age, and this can bring significant discomfort in our lower... read more