6 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Seniors
Breakfast is traditionally the most important meal of the day, and this can be particularly true for seniors who may have different nutritional needs or struggle after long nights without sustenance. Here are some interesting and healthy breakfast ideas for older adults that include many healthy foods. Professional caregivers and others will find these simple […]
Homemade Gifts for Senior Citizens
Seniors often have feelings of loneliness, especially when they cannot get out of the house. It’s easy to brighten their day with a phone call or a little gift. Nothing says you care quite like great homemade gifts made with your own time and hands. Moreover, practical handmade gifts that will be used often by […]
How Seniors Can Stay Connected Virtually
In the last few months, our culture has seen a dramatic cultural shift. Stay-at-home orders are in place in most regions of the country, and social distancing is a real concept in comparison to just a few months ago when it would have seemed like something out of a movie. We are all challenged to […]
Home Activities for Seniors
We’ve all been spending more time at home and experienced the challenge of trying to entertain ourselves and our children. It can make us appreciate more the challenges faced by seniors on a regular basis to entertain themselves when mobility and travel from home become difficult. Especially given the recent social pressures to stay home, […]
Senior LIFE During COVID-19
At Senior LIFE, our dedicated healthcare and support staff are working around the clock to protect our member population during this unprecedented time. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and sacrifice that our team is making every day. To assure that our members and community stay as healthy and as functional as possible during […]
COVID-19 and You
COVID-19 & You Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. We are still learning about this disease and how to mitigate the impact it has on our communities. […]
Pet Adoption for Seniors – 5 Reasons to Consider It
Pets are wonderful companions. They have a way of melting our troubles and making us laugh. They have an innate ability to capture our hearts and our minds. Pet adoption for seniors could be a great way to enrich their lives, and provide health benefits to both the senior and the pet. Here are 5 […]
Can Music Boost Memory?
A song. A time. A place. We all of a special song that seems to have the ability to transport us to different time in our life, or flood us with emotions. What is it about music that affects our brains unlike anything else? And can music boost memory? Can Music Boost Memory? Memory is […]
A Healthy Senior Diet? 5 Foods to Avoid
By February, most people have given up on their New Year Resolutions, especially those that focus on losing weight or living a healthier lifestyle. Most resolutions fail because of ambitious life overhauls when you try to change too much too fast. February offers us the opportunity at a second chance to set some more realistic […]
The Hidden Costs of Senior Healthcare
Healthcare into retirement is a concern for many older adults. The costs involved with your choice of healthcare can be burdensome, especially when you are on the fixed income of retirement. As we age, you also don’t know how much or how little healthcare you may need. Making the choice that is right for you […]