Retired, older adults might seem like carefree individuals without an ounce of worry in life. However, seniors still have their fair share of triggers that causes them to feel stressed out. In fact, seniors feel stress more overwhelmingly than younger individuals due to contributing factors, like aging and health conditions. Some telltale signs that you [...]
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 [...]
An independent living community is a senior living option that can provide convenient access to entertainment, medical care, and housing options. It offers a safe environment to residents who prefer to live independently but want to connect with peers by participating in social events and enjoying facilities such as a fitness center, sports club, and [...]
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 [...]
Staying in an independent living community can be very good for the elderly. They get to connect with people of their age and enjoy some great activities. Arts and crafts are widely sought after in these communities because they bring a sense of expression. Plus, they provide a variety of benefits, as you will notice [...]
Many adults long for the day to retire and finally be free of their 9 to 5 office jobs. But once you get closer to your retirement age, anxiety can suddenly creep up on you. You might feel anxious, struggle with self-worth, and feel less valuable to society. But to be honest, there’s nothing to [...]
Many things change when adults transition to their senior years. Some may struggle financially or get diagnosed with a disease. Others may experience emotional changes like the passing of a loved one or an adult child moving somewhere distant. The fast changes happening in their lives make them cling to the constant things in their [...]
With many senior care facilities sprouting here and there, it can be a little challenging to decide where you should spend your golden years. But for healthy and able seniors, the perfect retirement place for you is no other than in an independent living community! An independent living community refers to a senior living facility [...]
After spending your whole life caring for the welfare of others, it is now time for you to take that much-needed rest and satisfying retirement through assisted living. An assisted living facility refers to a senior residential option that assists with the daily needs of older adults while still encouraging independence. They can give you [...]
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 [...]
