Who wouldn’t like to live a longer life? More importantly, who wouldn’t prefer to enjoy their sunset years in fine health and good spirits? Modifying your current lifestyle in relatively minor ways could greatly improve your future, so no matter what your current age, consider using the tips below to learn how to live longer. …
What is the secret to a happy and long-lasting marriage? Although this timeless question seems to pop up at every wedding, anniversary, and engagement party, it is still hard to pinpoint an exact answer. Couples differ drastically, and even the best relationships require nurturing and care. If you’re young, in love, and wondering how you can …
Grandparents and grandchildren share a unique bond. Some grandparents act as caregivers to their children’s children, others share their affection from afar, and many grandparents enjoy spoiling their grandchildren with gifts, foods, experiences, and (most importantly) love. Wondering how to bond with grandchildren when you’re living in an assisted living community? If you would like to …
Imagine a world without salt and pepper. What a bland, flavorless world that would be! Although sodium is an essential nutrient, too much salt can put your health at risk. According to the American Heart Association, most Americans ingest about 3,400 milligrams of sodium each day, which is more than twice the recommended amount, 1,500 …
Although there are many things to love about senior living communities – comfortable and secure housing, medical assistance and transportation, delicious meals served restaurant-style – I think most would agree that the best thing about assisted living is the community itself. Making new friends is a cinch, and the staff encourages camaraderie through a variety of group …
When the weather warms up and the trees begin to bud, many people begin dreaming of their next vacation. Although some seniors give up hope of vacationing in their sunset years due to a lack of energy, medical issues, or financial concerns, these limitations shouldn’t hold you back! Instead of going away, why not take a …
Eating a balanced diet of nutritious foods is important at every age. Although many dietary recommendations remain the same throughout our lives (eat lots of vegetables, for example), others materialize and disappear as we age. In addition, many adults have unique dietary needs due to medications and health conditions (like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol). If …
When you select a senior living residence for yourself or a loved one, you aren’t just choosing a place to live; you’re choosing a home and a community. Your selection will have a major impact on your happiness in your sunset years. So in addition to very practical matters like location, room size, security, and dining services, …
Undoubtedly useful, incredibly complex, and typically beautiful, the human eye is an amazing thing. Unfortunately, our eyes change over time. The crystalline lens of the eye, for example, which allows us to focus on items at varying distances, often stiffens as we age. The condition, known as presbyopia, can create vision problems including the inability to focus. …
You should always feel safe in your own home. Although this is important for everyone – men and women, young and old, city dwellers and country folk – it is especially significant where seniors are concerned. After all, a minor fall that barely slows down a teenager could be devastating for someone in their sunset years. To …