Though it is commonly considered healthy aging to live with family for as long as possible, many do this fighting memory loss, medical conditions, and, ironically, loneliness. Sometimes, staying at home would be more detrimental as it leads to isolated and unhealthy living conditions. Thankfully, there is another way. There are many benefits of living…
Time flies, and before you know it, you have grandchildren. That is when you notice your sleeping patterns might be getting irregular. You might realize you’re not able to sleep the hours you used to, or you spend more of those hours napping in the light of day. Despite what you have heard, there is…
Retirement is a time when people can finally seat back and relax. It is normal to look forward to retirement after a lifetime of working hard. However, before you get too comfortable, retirement needs planning too. There are many things to consider, such as the desired retirement lifestyle, retirement location, and how much you can…
Moving to a senior living community can sound like an overwhelming change to many. Who wants to leave the comfort of their familiar neighborhood? However, there are actually many benefits to moving to a senior living community. With the right community, you can settle in and love to be surrounded by people who share the…
After working hard your whole life, it is finally time for you to slow down take a step back and enjoy retirement. However, what type of retirement lifestyle are you going for? Where do you want to spend your retirement life? What is the cost of retirement? There are still plenty of things you need…
A great way to hold on to your independence at old age is to practice leg strengthening exercises. It improves balance and straightens posture, so seniors are able to take more of what life throws at them every day. Read on to learn some simple exercises. Therapists advise performing them 3 times a week, starting…
As we grow older, it is commonplace for us to become forgetful or have “brain fog”, but there are ways to improve memory for seniors. Have you heard of neuroplasticity? It is defined as the mind’s potential to grow and improve. Your lifestyle and the habits you pick up have a major impact on mental…
Moving into a senior living community in Plano might sound challenging because you’re just not sure where to start or what to look for. It is important to plan ahead and get organized, so you don’t find yourself scrambling if you miss out important details. Here are 10 things to consider when looking for the…
Making the move to an independent senior living community is a huge milestone in your life. The decision may not have come without any apprehension on your part. Change can be scary at times, however, when you know it’s for the best, you can quickly start looking forward to your new and exciting life in…
Some seniors may be under the mistaken impression that strength training is only for younger adults and now that they have reached their golden years, they no longer need strength exercises. The truth is that strength training comes with benefits across a wide range of age groups, including seniors. For one thing, it can help…