Depression is a mental disorder that can affect people of all ages but is more common among seniors because of changes in lifestyle. Suddenly, a senior is no longer as active and lacks a feeling of purpose, leading to feelings of worthlessness and depression. Combatting depression often requires medical intervention. Seniors suffering from depression may [...]
Spring has passed, but the good news is that summer is here! It's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live in a senior living community in Winston-Salem. Our community, for instance, has many outdoor activities for seniors lined up just in time for the summer. Getting outside is an excellent way [...]
All the best retirement communities in Winston-Salem promote healthy living to their residents by encouraging them to practice healthy lifestyle habits. One of the best holistic approaches they do is engage seniors in different mindfulness activities. Mindfulness refers to a popular form of meditation that can help seniors maintain a healthy physical, mental, and emotional [...]
Health and wellness become an extra important matter as you reach your seniorhood. It will also become evident that a healthy physique alone does not equate to a healthy life. Overall health includes the mental, emotional, and psychological aspects of your being. However, it’s easy to overlook this part of your health as it is [...]
It’s not every night that you get to enjoy a platter of baked salmon or lemon garlic shrimp, right? After all, fresh seafood is hard to get and much harder to prepare and cook into a tasty meal. But you might want to include fish and other seafood into your weekly meals because, according to [...]
If you have kids or a full-time job or both, you probably haven’t had a full seven to nine hours of sleep in years. Add to that the toxic workplace and financial troubles, and you have the perfect recipe for a sleep-deprived adult. However, as you approach seniorhood, you should be able to let go [...]
According to the CDC, 20% of the older adult population (55 years old and above) battles with a specific type of mental health disorder every day. Depression is the most common one, followed by anxiety, bipolar disorder, and dementia. These mental health diseases occur because of several factors, some of which are: An underlying medical [...]
The cold, crisp air of winter calls for late mornings wrapped up in a cozy blanket or an afternoon by the fire while drinking hot cocoa. With the “bed weather” season, you can give in and get coaxed back into bed or start the holiday right by maintaining your healthy regimen of daily exercises. Seniors [...]
Everybody-not just a growing teen or an aspiring bodybuilder--needs an ample amount of protein in their diet. It is an essential macronutrient involved in almost every body system processes, such as: Muscle build-up Keeping the bones strong Strengthen the immune function Maintains vision Regulates body fluid Balances the hormones and enzymes Repairing cells Protein makes [...]
Many health experts agree that heart health should be a top priority of older adults during their golden years. Aging brings about many consequences to the physical body, including changes in the heart and blood vessel structure and function. Thus, increasing the risks of seniors in developing mild to severe heart conditions like: Heart attack [...]
