For many of us our smartphones are an essential part of our lives, helping us navigate the roads, avoid traffic jams, check our email, snap photos on the fly, update social media accounts, and more.  In fact, anyone who has ever panicked upon realizing they left their phone at home knows that perhaps we have … Continue reading "Smartphones Can Help Seniors Stay Connected"

Seniors are all too often an untapped resource of invaluable wisdom, knowledge and guidance.  As many people age, they lose touch with family members and friends, which can create feelings of loneliness and isolation.  It’s important for people to feel like they’re making a difference in the world, and seniors are certainly no exception.  Seniors … Continue reading "Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors"

The National Institutes of Health reports that there are around 1 billion new cases of the common cold in the US each year.  This number far exceeds the US population of approximately 314 million people, indicating that many, if not most, people in the US contract several colds per year. Colds can be especially dangerous … Continue reading "Helping Seniors Avoid the Common Colds this Winter Season"

The staff at assisted living facilities can go a long way in helping make the holiday season a fun and pleasurable event for residents. Feeling a sense of home is important to residents whose lives in assisted living facilities are likely very different than when they were at home, and the holidays can help spark … Continue reading "Creating a Pleasant Holiday Season for Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s"

Your nutritional needs change as your body ages. Physiological changes occur slowly, over time, constantly altering your body systems and their nutritional requirements. Life’s events, illness and injuries, genetics, lifestyle choices and socioeconomic events influence these physical changes to speed the aging process even more. Even though your body has changed over the years, chances … Continue reading "Nutrition and Aging"