The kitchen is a hub of activity in most households. From preparing meals to enjoying family time, it’s a space that gets a lot of use. However, it can also be a hazardous space, leading to falls. Falls in the kitchen can result in serious injuries, especially in older adults, and can impact their independence […]
Maintaining good posture is vital for people of all ages. And can also support a higher quality of life for older adults in retirement. Poor posture can lead to back pain, reduced flexibility, and decreased balance. But posture exercises for older adults with slow, controlled movements can help prevent posture and balance problems. On-site health […]
Your partner is generally one of your strongest support systems, which can become even more true as you grow older and continue to rely on them more heavily for emotional and physical support. As your parents age, their needs may change, and it can come to a point where one parent can no longer provide […]
Whether you’ve already made the decision to move yourself or a loved one into a senior living community, or are just starting to think about it, it can be an overwhelming task to determine which type of community best meets your unique needs. Two of the most common types of senior living communities are assisted […]
You know your senior loved one better than anyone else, especially if they are your parents. How they act on a day to day basis, their mannerisms, and their common phrases and figures of speech they use are just a few of the things that you know and love about your senior. However, when these […]
Exercise is essential to maintaining health regardless of age. It can help you to maintain weight, lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease, and so much more! Though for many seniors, the idea of exercising might seem intimidating due to mobility issues or concerns about falling. That being said, you don’t have to hit up the […]
Being able to get good, quality sleep at night shouldn’t just be a dream – it should be a reality. Each and every night, millions of Americans struggle with getting enough sleep and yes, this does include older adults. Without enough sleep, we can begin to feel sluggish, fatigued, unmotivated and sometimes even a bit […]
When a senior loved one, such as a parent or other beloved relative, has been diagnosed with dementia, it can be hard coming to terms with the idea that they might need to move to a memory care community. Drawing that conclusion can be very difficult and probably requires a lot of discussion among close family. […]
There is no denying that we are in the dog days of summer now. As heat waves continue to work their way across the country, it is vital to make sure that we are eating healthy and nutritious foods. This is especially true for seniors at the independent living facilities in Michigan. For your next cookout, […]
Thanks to the innovations in healthcare and other technological developments, humans are now living longer than ever before. While of course this is a good thing, it does bring about a very unique challenge that we hadn’t faced before: cognitive decline. This term can be a bit anxiety inducing, as it is only natural to […]
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