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Wordplay to Exercise Your Brain

Keeping your brain active is essential as we age, just like staying physically active. Wordplay games can make mental exercise enjoyable. Playing with words doesn’t just spark creativity; it can improve memory, focus, problem-solving, and even language skills. Popular wordplay games that help exercise your brain include Scrabble, Boggle, and crossword puzzles, but new games…

Two seniors look at the instructions for their radiator to try and manage the heat in their cold home

How Aging Affects the Body’s Ability to Stay Warm or Cool

Temperature changes are part of everyday life, but regulating body temperature becomes more challenging as we age. Older adults often feel colder or hotter than others around them due to their body’s reduced ability to regulate heat, which can sometimes lead to serious health risks. Whether you’re trying to keep your older parent cool…

An older adult lounges in a rocking chair in the outdoors, enjoying the fresh air while reading from an exciting book

Health and wellness, Healthy Living, Senior Living • November 3, 2025

Does Reading Help Mental Health?

Reading is more than just a pastime; it’s a powerful tool for improving mental health. Whether you’re flipping through a mystery novel, a heartfelt memoir, or even a newspaper, the act of reading provides a soothing escape for the mind. Reading can positively impact seniors’ mental health, reducing stress and anxiety, slowing cognitive decline, and…

A smiling older adult woman flexes her arm muscles after a strength training session.

Health and wellness, Healthy Living • September 26, 2025

Strength Training After 60: Where to Start Safely

Key Takeaways Strength training supports everyday activities, improves balance, and helps maintain bone health. Always talk to your doctor before beginning a new fitness routine to get personalized advice. You can start with simple exercises at home using just a sturdy chair and your own body weight. Consistency is key—aim for 2 to 3 short…

A group of 5 residents in senior living smile and take a photo together while standing outside in a courtyard

Healthy Living, Senior Living • August 29, 2025

How Senior Living Has Changed in the Last Decade

Key Takeaways Senior living communities have significantly changed over the years, and communities now offer additional safety features and amenities. Care plans are now tailored to individual preferences, evolving over time to support daily routines, emotional wellness, and physical health. Modern amenities now include fitness centers, wellness programs, personalized dining options, and safe outdoor spaces.…

Smiling seniors walking together outdoors in athletic wear enjoying social wellness and exercise

Health and wellness, Healthy Living • July 23, 2025

Active Aging for Seniors

Aging doesn’t have to mean retreating from the world—it can be a time to embrace new opportunities for growth, connection, and joy. Seniors today are leading longer, healthier lives, and many are choosing to stay engaged in ways that support their well-being on all fronts. It’s a mentality known as active aging. It focuses on…

Older adult bundled in winter gear smiling while walking in wooded area enjoying nature and active aging

Health and wellness, Healthy Living • July 23, 2025

How Walking Benefits Seniors

For older adults, staying physically active is key to maintaining independence, vitality, and emotional wellness. But activity doesn’t need to be intense or complicated to make a difference. It’s all about building healthy habits. One of the simplest—and most effective—ways to improve overall health is walking. Walking is gentle on the body, requires no equipment,…

An older adult wearing glasses drinks a full glass of milk in a kitchen setting.

Health and wellness, Healthy Living, Respite Care • June 30, 2025

5 Tips for How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age

As we grow older, our bones naturally become more fragile—but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. Maintaining strong bones is essential for staying mobile, independent, and injury-free throughout the aging process. The good news? A few healthy, consistent habits can go a long way in supporting bone health for years to come. Prioritizing calcium and vitamin…

A smiling caregiver assists a senior as he plays letter matching game.

Healthy Living • July 5, 2024

Cognitive Exercises for Stroke Patients

A stroke can change a senior’s life in an instant, affecting not only physical abilities but also cognitive functions. The impact on memory, attention, and problem-solving skills can be profound and often overwhelming, but there is hope! Cognitive exercises for stroke patients fall into 3 primary categories: Memory improvement activitiesAttention and concentration activitiesProblem-solving and decision-making…

A caregiver helping an older adult woman doing physical therapy.

Healthy Living • February 7, 2024

Top 5 Mistakes After Knee Replacement Surgery

If you’re one of the millions of individuals who have undergone knee replacement surgery, congratulations on taking the necessary steps to improve your quality of life and alleviate pain. However, as with any major surgery, there is a recovery and physical therapy process that requires patience and care. Despite strict instructions from doctors and physical…

Category: Healthy Living

Wordplay to Exercise Your Brain

How Aging Affects the Body’s Ability to Stay Warm or Cool

Does Reading Help Mental Health?

Strength Training After 60: Where to Start Safely

How Senior Living Has Changed in the Last Decade

Active Aging for Seniors

How Walking Benefits Seniors

5 Tips for How to Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age

Cognitive Exercises for Stroke Patients

Top 5 Mistakes After Knee Replacement Surgery

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