Contemplating the advantages of a long life: We all know that the senior years come with their share of challenges, but most seniors would agree that there are also some things about aging that make growing older a wonderful stage of life. Here are a few things that...
The link between reading and longevity: Those of you who love to read will be happy to hear this. A new study done by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found that seniors who read books regularly live nearly two years longer than those who don’t....
How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep: If you are having more trouble sleeping as you get older, there may be several reasons why. The first thing to do is check with your doctor who can do a physical exam to see if there are any underlying health issues that may be...
The benefits of practicing mindfulness: Many studies have been done that show the benefits of meditation and mindfulness for seniors. There are mental health benefits as well as physical benefits. Mindfulness is described by the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction...
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day inspired by search data: A poll was done to find the most often searched gifts for Mother’s Day. Although the day is almost here, there is still time to pull a gift together for your mom if you choose to give one that you make...
Springtime activities for seniors in assisted living: After being indoors all winter, the signs of spring are a welcome sight! There is nothing like the feel of the warm spring sunshine on your skin, and the fresh, fragrant scents of spring blossoms. It’s a...
