#Assisted Living | Diet | Excercise | Health & Wellness | Lifestyles & Activities for Seniors
On May 30th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Senior centers are common entities all throughout the United States. They have been in place for decades & act as a great place for senior citizens to bridge the gap between retirement and old age. Studies have shown that people who are regular patrons of the senior centers in their area are healthier physically, mentally, […]
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On April 30th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Growing older can come with numerous challenges that we did not have to think about as young people. Joints ache, muscles seize up at inopportune times, our minds seem less able to hold on to pertinent information. Added to this some of the systems in our bodies can become sluggish and have trouble accomplishing things […]
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On February 18th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed how little some elderly people eat? Even if you meet those who are elderly that have great attitudes, often their food intake is very little. A small amount of one kind of food and they seem satisfied and move on with their day. Is it really that older people need […]
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On November 6th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Gratitude That Changes Things It’s that time of year again when people all over America are getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving Day with friends and family. We’ve begun to see that days of gratitude posts on social media, we’ve seen “gobs” of turkeys in the store (see what I did there…gobs/gobble?), and in some parts […]
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On September 19th, 2018 by Geoffrey
Many people are under the impression that being fatigued, weak & short of breath is a natural problem that is associated with aging. According to research, however, this is simply not true. Slowing down a bit is associated with aging, but not weakness or difficulty breathing, nor is fatigue that makes it difficult to accomplish […]
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On July 16th, 2018 by Geoffrey
The benefits of stretching have become fairly well-known in more recent years. There is a time period, however, when these benefits were not commonly known or talked about. That time period is one in which many of our elderly friends and neighbors grew up. The benefits of hard work & fiscal responsibility were talked […]
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On April 5th, 2018 by Geoffrey
You may have noticed that as you age, it becomes a topic of conversation with doctors to ask whether or not you're taking a calcium supplement. It's not the only supplement that they suggest, but it is one of the main ones that is suggested to seniors as they grow older. Why? Isn't drinking an […]
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On December 20th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Vitamin D deficiency is an issue of concern for more than just the elderly. Many people who live in extreme Northern climates are very aware of how the lack of sunlight can affect their energy levels, their immune systems, their sleep cycles, etc. Those who work nights & sleep days are also aware of the […]
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On December 13th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Age comes with a variety of fun & not so fun side effects. For some people, arthritis will be a daily burden, for others it will be a loss of vision or hearing. For many people, especially women, osteoporosis is something to be constantly aware of. Osteoporosis is a condition (often occurring during aging) which […]
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On November 22nd, 2017 by Geoffrey
Most people find it challenging to cook flavorful, nutritious food. When you're trying to cook for one or two people without food waste, it becomes even more challenging. When those people are aging and are in need of special consideration in their diets, it becomes particularly overwhelming. So how DO you cook for a senior […]
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