Not only is swimming a fun recreational activity and a good way to cool off on hot days, but it is also a great form of exercise for older adults and their caregivers. It is a low impact sport, which is helpful for those who have conditions such as arthritis or those with sports injuries.…
Starting a new life away from home can be very intimidating especially for those who are above 65 years. You will be miles away from your friends and family, with a new environment and surroundings. The things that you always see every day, you cannot see them anymore. It might sound scary but on the…
Many lifestyle changes have to be made as one enters their golden years. They can be due to changing health conditions, or probably just a conscious decision to lead a healthier life. Many mature adults have turned to yoga to help them age gracefully and healthily. Yoga helps with the normal function of your organs…
As people get older, their ability to sleep well naturally declines in several different ways. From aches and pains that make it difficult to find comfortable positions to the presence of certain medications that can cause sleep problems, adults in their golden years face all kinds of challenges when trying to get enough restful sleep.…
You deserve all that St. Patrick’s Day has to offer on March 17th. Now that you are retired, what is stopping you? Make it even more special with some homemade treats! Here are a few of our favorite at-home ideas to help you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Fill Your Home with Irish-Themed Accents Fill your…
Since Parkland is becoming a magnet for retirees and people looking for a safe and entertaining place to live, you might be interested in exploring a few independent living apartment homes in Parkland, FL. This small town is close to Fort Lauderdale and although it has a population of just 30,000, its economy is developing…
Health and wellness play an important role in one’s life. There are times when we are caught in a bout of ill health. How do we manage our symptoms then? There has been a shift towards more traditional ways of pain relief, Indeed, you may have noticed traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) or acupuncture shops popping…
One in four people who are aged 65 and older have diabetes. Additionally, half of older adults have prediabetes, which is a condition that features higher-than-normal levels of blood glucose. Prediabetes can lead to having type 2 diabetes unless it is controlled using a lifestyle and diet change. It is scary that most people are…
St. Patrick’s Day where green is all around you. Originally a Roman Catholic feast day for the patron saint of Ireland, it has become one of the most anticipated holidays in America. Every year, we get to see a parade of green lined up on our streets. It is a day where we get to…
As we age, the motivation to do the things we used to do starts to die out. Energy levels decrease, and daily activities that require a lot of energy become unappealing. Exercise is one of those activities mature adults try to avoid in their golden ages. This is a shame as exercising has so many…