Forming healthy habits early on in life can help with aging in the future. Even if you don’t start them early, you can start doing them now to take your health into your own hands. Let’s dive in further to what these healthy habits are…. Healthful Practices for Seniors No matter your age, it’s important…
Retirement brings a lot of possibilities for spending time with friends and checking things off your bucket list. But then again many seniors don’t use all this freetime to finally be fulfilling all their retirement dreams. Living in a senior community can help to satisfy those senior dreams and spark new ones. Learn how a…
Doesn’t everyone want to keep themselves active and healthy as long as possible? Well certain lifestyle choices can keep seniors on their toes late into life. Provide yourself with a killer routine to keep fresh into the golden years! Starting A Senior Health Routine Full Nights Rest It might seem simple, but getting a full…
A senior loved one losing their appetite can be a hard pill to swallow – it can be caused by physiological or lifestyle changes. Noticing changes in their eating habits can be the first step to helping them. Common reasons for seniors eating less are: A lower metabolic rate and less physical activity mean seniors…
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger. When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel good again? Immunity — your body’s defense system — tends to get weaker with age. On a more positive note, there is ways that you can give…
The COVID-19 lockdown has taken a toll on senior’s mental health and well-being – significantly affecting those with depression. This time has caused a lot of stress due to tragic loss in combination with social isolation. Those with mental health conditions are being extremely challenged during this pandemic. Pandemic and Depression COVID-19 causes an extra…
Physical fitness is important for people at any age. For older adults, exercise is especially important to maintain muscle mass, protect against osteoporosis, and support brain health. Unfortunately, most seniors do not get nearly as much physical activity as they should. The good news is, senior fitness can be incorporated into a healthy lifestyle through…
Coronavirus affects all different ages and types of people around the world. Although, the primary group that’s affected is seniors – ages 65 or older. At an older age the immune system is less effective at fighting infections. Also, the chances of having other conditions increases the likelihood of exposure. During these difficult times self-isolation…
Outsmarting your metabolism to lose weight as a senior seems like a far fetched dream, but it isn’t! You can change your metabolism by making simple lifestyle switches. Learn how to trick your body into operating more efficiently with these small steps: Increase your life with strength training Keeping a healthy amount of muscle tone…
“Brain Workouts” can boost your memory and your thinking skills. There are different ways that you can stimulate the most important muscle in your body. Aging Doesn’t Mean You Have to Lose Your Healthy Brain Function The mind and body are intertwined and what affects the body affects the brain. Daily exercise, including taking a…
