Kickstart a Spring Fitness Routine
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather, longer daylight hours, and for many, a desire to spring into new activities, including exercise. If you’re ready to kickstart a new fitness routine, here are three tips to help you get started. Find What Motivates You Are you itching to get out into the […]
Fall in Love With Your Partner All Over Again
By Kimberly Blaker It likely comes as no surprise that keeping the romance alive in a relationship requires effort. But when women feel their romantic relationships becoming stagnant, they often blame the man in their life for not being romantic enough. Yet 44% of men say it bothers them “a lot” that their wife or […]
Benefits of Physical Activity
The benefits of regular physical activity occur throughout life and are essential for healthy aging. Adults age 65 years and older gain substantial health benefits from regular physical activity. However, it is never too late to start being physically active. Being physically active makes it easier to perform activities of daily living, including eating, bathing, […]
Holiday Traditions
for you & yours to treasure By Kimberly Blaker Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid al-Fitr, Bodhi Day, or the winter solstice, holiday traditions are a fun way for families to bond and create fond memories. The traditions you choose are limited only by your imagination in the way you and your family […]
Help Family & Friends Hear the Cheer This Holiday Season
The holiday season is all about making memories and spending quality time with family and friends. But the 44 million people in the U.S. living with untreated hearing loss may be struggling more than they realize to connect with loved ones and make those precious moments count. Bring more joy to your holiday season by […]
Person-Centered Care
By Alexander Germanis The opportunity of looking for a new place to call home should be one that brings happiness and a sense of accomplishment. However, when it comes as an abrupt change in a person’s life such as moving to an assisted living community, it may feel more overwhelming than exciting. The team […]
Making the Right Choice: Stand-Alone or Embedded Memory Care?
Submitted by Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center There are few words in our language that strike such a visceral reaction as “dementia.” Even when couched into less intimidating terms such as “cognitive decline,” or “impaired memory” the message is the same: life as we know it is changed on a dime. Whether the […]
Can You Lengthen Your Life?
Researchers Explore How to Stay Healthy Longer Want the secret to living a longer and healthier life? Scientists have found ways to prolong the healthy lifespans of worms, mice, and even monkeys. Their work has revealed exciting new clues about the biology of aging. But solid evidence still shows that the best way to boost […]
Reduce Reuse Redecorate Why You Should Shop for Pre-Owned Furniture
Now may be the time to think about how our purchases can impact our planet and one way to make a positive difference is by purchasing pre-owned or used furniture. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it’s also an excellent way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable […]
Plan Your Plate
Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style What’s the eating style that’s best for health? Is it a Mediterranean eating plan? Vegetarian? Low carb? With all the eating styles out there, it’s hard to know which one to follow. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to prevent or delay health problems. Eating well, along […]
