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The Importance of Intergenerational Activities with Seniors
There was a time when the young and the old naturally co-existed. It wasn’t unusual for multiple generations to live together in the same household or neighborhood, or just a short drive away. They cared for one another and shared …
The Future of the Life Plan Community Model
Everyone and every sector in this country is assessing the impact of COVID-19 on their future viability. Healthcare providers who have been front-and-center with the COVID-19 outbreak are closely assessing what their services and offerings look like moving forward. Within …
Will Senior Living Communities Fully Adopt Telehealth Nursing?
A lot of smart people have been searching for ways to make top-quality medical care more accessible, have lower costs, reduce hospitalizations and ease the strain on the healthcare system. Now, thanks to telehealth, it’s virtually possible. For senior living communities or …
Fitness & Wellness Update 6/8/2020 – Family Health & Fitness Day
Good morning, This week’s topic is all about fitness & family. Both great words that start with an “F” in my opinion. Believe it or not, we have a national health day for this. On Saturday, June 13th (second Saturday …
Fitness Options for Stay-At-Home Older Adults
As stay at home orders continue in many states, older adults are getting creative with ways to exercise and maintain their positive well-being. The Boston Globe reports on the trend of people age 65+ participating in exercise classes from their living …
A Message From Wellness Manager, Ryan Meisel
Greetings, As we wrap up the month of May this weekend, I hope you have applied some of the information I have given you throughout mental health month. We all are trying our best to cope with the difficulties of …
Grandparents Turn to Technology During COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Orders
The news surrounding COVID-19 has been disheartening and difficult. The isolation factor has been hanging heavy on everyone’s shoulders, especially older adults—where there is more concern because they may live alone without the means to socialize, and loneliness might exacerbate …
The Value of a Solid Support System During Retirement
For New Year’s, a lot of people make a resolution to improve their health. Some commit to eating a healthier diet, while others pledge to make it to the gym more often. While these steps are no doubt good for …
It’s Never Too Late: Five Healthy Steps at Any Age
Have you ever decided to make a healthy lifestyle change but quickly given up, telling yourself that it’s too late to learn new habits? It’s time to take charge and not let your age stop you, because there’s surprisingly not …
How starting a writing practice can sharpen your mind
The surprising benefits of putting pen to paper on a regular basis. byAmanda Loudin•January 15, 2020 You’ve no doubt heard the advice to regularly try your hand at word puzzles, Sudoku, and other games to keep your memory and …