8 Benefits of Yoga for Seniors
The baby boomer generation is changing the face of aging, and teaching younger generations that growing older doesn’t have to mean growing sicker or m...
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Celebrate Senior Citizens Day: Out of the Box Ideas
In 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation designating August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day. Now, every year, you can find plenty of low-key celebrations surrounding this national observance, including discounts at stores and restaur...
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The Alzheimer’s Association reports that more than 5.7 million Americans are living with the disease each year. While this number is staggering—and it...
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When you’re caring for an ailing family member, it’s easy to feel alone. Yet millions of other people just like you carry a similar load. You’re not a...
Hitting the Road: 6 Tips for Traveling with a Senior in Assisted Living
The arrival of summer means your travel dreams can finally come true. People of all ages are subject to wanderlust, and it is hard to dispute the sens...
Top 10 Exercises for Seniors In Retirement
You’re never too old to be physically fit. Age accelerates the loss of muscle and bone mass. This can lead to weakness, play a role in osteoporosis an...
Introverts vs. Extroverts: How Each Fits Into Senior Living
Personality types allow us the chance to know more about ourselves and those around us. Generally, there are two broad categories that people fit into...
What's the Difference With Levels of Care in Assisted Living?
Senior living can provide care and options for older adults who live with different challenges and preferences. Assisted living “levels of care” refer...
Downsizing Tips for the Retiring Senior Who Has Everything
We all accumulate stuff. Some of it we can’t even remember buying. But some of it tells the story of who we are. From art drawn by grandchildren to fa...