Home is the Safest Place for Our Elderly During this Uncertain Time. We believe that home remains the safest place for our elderly population right now. Elderly people and those with underlying medical conditions are especially at risk and are most susceptible to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). [...]
Regular exercise is not only about dropping pounds; it also gives us a healthy glow that cannot be achieved any other way. When we work out regularly, we will see a difference in our body in many ways. Here we go with the list of benefits: [...]
Age is no excuse to stop working out. In fact, if anything, you should be spending more time and energy on keeping your muscles strong. Fewer work responsibilities means more time for yourself, you can dedicate more time to your gym routine than you could before. We understand going to the gym [...]
Interesting Fact: The tiny slit opposite your sipping hole on the coffee cup lid is a 1980’s creation that allows proper airflow preventing splashes and liquid surges as you drink avoiding scalding yourself. That tiny unnoticed idea placed for a reason is to assist your drinking pleasure. A properly designed long term care plan [...]
In the Fall issue, we learned from guest writer Chris Burns that nearly 85% of people ages 60 and older own a cell phone or smartphone. But how is this age group using their phones? Many of us have witnessed our kids helping grandma out with her phone [...]
Boston College football quarterback, Doug Flutie’s 1984 “Hail Mary” final second, game winning pass against Miami has become an iconic collegiate football play that underscores how quickly an event can change. Flutie later remarked that the play was specifically designed and was practiced hundreds of times never knowing if or when [...]
Few things are as concerning as gaining weight for no apparent reason. Most of us put on weight because of our own dietary habits. However, sudden weight gain can be due to an underlying health condition. Age. As you grow older, your muscular tissues start breaking down, resulting in slow metabolism. [...]
The chill in the air, frost on the windows in the early morning, bright sunshine through light gray clouds: Winter can be delightful. For older adults, though, planning is important to ensure safe and enjoyable winter days. Let’s look at a few ideas for staying healthy. Safety First [...]
Our two worst enemies when it comes to fighting Winter Blues are a lack of sunshine and our tendency to shut ourselves off from others during the cold winter months. Sunshine is vital for good mental health, and it also provides our bodies with needed Vitamin D. Socialization is vital [...]
I have written in past articles about the categories of retirement living. In the broadest of strokes these include on a continuum of living independently; Active Adult, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care. These various types of retirement housing options may be free- standing or combined with [...]
