Recent studies have suggested that keeping in touch with your spiritual side promotes a healthier life. Many mature adults have wondered about how spirituality will enhance their health, and those with a stronger spirituality tend to be healthier. On that note, spirituality is not the same as religion. Some people who are more in touch…
As you age, it is natural to engage in conversations concerning where and how you want to enjoy life. You may prefer to stay home or let go of the burdens of homeownership and stay in a retirement community. As memory issues, as well as health and safety concerns, increase, where you live become an…
Some of you may be familiar with an old television program called “Sit and Be Fit”. More or less, it demonstrated exercises done while sitting in a chair. Though they may not intense enough for younger individuals, seniors in particular can benefit from this type of activity. It can be challenging for seniors with mobility…
As you age, you may find that your memory is not as sharp as it used to be. This does not necessarily mean you are suffering from a memory-related condition, however, it can cause inconveniences in your daily life. Thankfully, there are some cost-effective ways to boost memory for seniors that you can try out…
Moving from a familiar place to Conservatory At North Austin is never an easy job for anyone. Many feel that they are being thrown in the deep end where they will have to start from scratch all over again. Packing adds to the stress of moving, and the anxiety of having to make new friends…
Making the move to an independent senior living community is a huge milestone in your life. The decision may not have come without any apprehension on your part. Change can be scary at times, however, when you know it’s for the best, you can quickly start looking forward to your new and exciting life in…
As the world seems to be navigating around the COVID-19 pandemic and the distribution of vaccines, we are going to hear more about the re-opening of stores, amusement parks, and movie theatres. However, there is no way that we can navigate back into the old norm. Everyone is feeling the stress, especially the seniors who…
We all know that loneliness can be detrimental to seniors, even increasing their risk of dementia. Loneliness is defined as the feeling of sadness or anxiety that we experience when ours social relationships are not as strong as desired. It is not to be confused with social isolation, which many seniors now face. Loneliness can…
As we age, our vision inevitably takes a turn for the worse. Whether this is due to genetic or environmental factors, there is little that can be done to reverse this trend besides keeping on top of your eye care and health. As a senior, it is more important than ever before for you to…
It is a well-known fact that exercise will help with our physical health. It lowers the risks of many health conditions like cardiovascular diseases and even cancer. However, the brain also has to be exercised to maintain its health. There are many ways to keep the brain stimulated and healthy. You can play games such…