Posted in Retirement, tagged Baby Boomers, Retirement, Senior Living on October 31, 2007 | No Comments »
When people think of retirement, they typically think of older adults who enjoy exotic drinks on the beach, long days of golf, and reading books on sunny Wednesday afternoons in the backyard. Well not anymore! As baby boomers reach the typical point of retreatment, it seems they aren’t really retiring at all! Baby boomers are [...]
Posted in Assisted Living, Senior Health, tagged Assisted Living, Senior Health, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs An Assisted Living Facility?The topic of Assisted Living can be a very touchy one and should be handled with great care. Sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek an Assisted Living Facility.
Here are some signs that could mean your loved one [...]
Posted in Senior Health, tagged Assisted Living, Health, Health And Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Senior Citizens, Senior Health, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Healthy eating, whether as a child or senior citizen is a vital part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Your nutritional needs are pretty much the same at 40, 50, 60 and beyond as they were when you were younger–with some minor variations. As we grow older, our bodies becomes less forgiving, and we will [...]
Posted in Senior Health, tagged Assisted Living, Health, High Blood Pressure, Senior Health, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
As we mature, maintaining a healthy and physically fit body can decrease our risk for serious health problems. One serious health problem that so many adults face is high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder than normal. Both the heart and arteries are then more prone to injury. According to the [...]
Posted in Senior Health, tagged Heart Disease, Senior Health, Senior Living, Women, Women's Health on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 killer of American women- killing nearly 12 times as many American females as breast cancer. More women than men die from cardiovascular diseases each year. 8,000,000 American women are currently living with heart disease. These statistics are staggering and alarming!
So, what are the warning [...]
Posted in Senior Health, tagged Assisted Living, Health, Nutrition, Senior Health And Nutrition, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
As we age, our body obviously changes and it’s important that we get the nutrition our body needs based on our age. Surely you would not feed an adolescent baby food- They have/need different diets than a new born or toddler does. It’s equally important for a grown adult or senior to eat differently than [...]
Posted in Assisted Living, tagged Assisted Living, Assisted Living Residences, Nursing Homes, Senior Health, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Assisted Living and Nursing Homes are two terms often used interchangeably, however this is a mistake. The two are actually very different, and a candidate for one is not a candidate for the other. The following are some differences between the two:
Assisted Living Facilities:
• Individuals in assisted living are more independent and can usually get [...]
Posted in Senior Health, tagged Assisted Living, Diabetes, Health, Senior Health, Senior Living on October 26, 2007 | No Comments »
Diabetes is a very serious disease that affects nearly 21 million people in the United States, and another 54 million people are at risk. It’s a very sad disease to be diagnosed with, and because it has become so common, chances are if you don’t have it, you know at least one person who does.
So [...]
Posted in Assisted Living, tagged Assisted Living, Assisted Living Residences, Senior Health on October 25, 2007 | No Comments »
One big issue seniors have when they decide to move into an Assisted Living residence is what to bring with them.
Many facilities offer furnishings - sometimes there’s little to bring at all in the way of furnishings. That said, there are particular items you might like to bring along. Many residents say it’s good to [...]
