Laughter really is the best medicine A recent article from the Mayo Clinic extolled the virtues of laughter as an excellent stress reliever. They admit it can’t cure every ailment, but there is more and more data about all the good laughter can do. Here are some...
The benefits of journaling Whether you already faithfully keep a journal, or have contemplated doing so, you might be interested in learning about the benefits of journaling and the implications it can have for your mental health. Here are some of the top reasons to...
Why seniors need vitamin D The more we are learning about vitamin D the more we understand about how vitamin D deficiency affects seniors. If a person doesn’t get enough vitamin D through diet, supplements, or sunlight, it can have disastrous health effects....
Why seniors choose to live in adult family homes Many seniors report being happier once they move from a home where they lived alone to an adult family home. It is very common for them to thrive in a more active and supportive environment. The change for most seniors...
Foods that can help you get a good night’s sleep It’s common knowledge that as we age our sleep patterns change, and it’s normal for older adults to need a little less sleep than they did at younger ages. Seniors also wake more during the night. But,...
One of our adult family homes is right for you Choosing an adult care home for an elderly family member or for yourself can seem like a confusing, daunting task. If you break the process down into smaller pieces, it will be more manageable. For now, let’s...
