Gardening can be incredibly therapeutic. As winter draws to a close and spring beckons, spending time in nature can instantly brighten your day. Cultivating a garden is a wonderful way to spend the warmer months of spring and summer. Here are some benefits of gardening for seniors that you should know about. Lowers Stress Gardening…
Everybody knows that what you eat matters to your health. This is especially true as you age. Foods with plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, flavonols, polyphenols, and omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to help protect your brain from the effects of aging. From maintaining overall brain health to improving your memory and concentration, these…
Stress can have dire impacts on our health. When we experience stress, our bodies release adrenaline and cortisol, which are stress hormones that can take a toll on our health in the long run. The excess production of these hormones can cause cognitive impairment and stress hormones have also been linked to conditions such as…
Moving into a senior living community is a big decision. For many seniors and their families, this transition involves many conversations over a long period of time. However, you don’t want to wait until you’re experiencing a health crisis or struggling to take care of tasks at home to make this move. You don’t have…
Getting proper exercise is arguably most important for the elderly, and what better way to be fit than by dancing? Moving to the beat of music is fun at every age. Many of our residents dance regularly; and they know that the social aspect of dancing is as fun as stepping lively to the music.…
Gardening is a labor of love that can produce wonderful fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. There are also many health benefits of gardening for seniors, like residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida. For those who love to nurture plants, the unexpected benefits are pure bonus. It doesn’t matter whether you have a vegetable…
Facebook is the largest social networking site on the Internet. Research indicates that Older Adults age 74 and above are among the fastest growing group now embracing social networking sites, including Facebook. This just goes to show that Seniors can learn Facebook and are participating regularly! Recent studies even indicate that Facebook helps Seniors feel…
Getting your elderly parents to consider moving to an independent living facility takes a lot of convincing especially when they appear to be fairly healthy. But as we all know, their health can change on a dime. Many of our residents have moved here because something happened that made them realize this is a much…
There are a lot of “booms” associated with the 1950s. It was a significant decade for most of our residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida. Many would say that the 1950s were an ideal reflection of what former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said in 1945, which was that America at that time…
When today’s Baby Boomers were kids, many of their parents considered exercise to be golfing, bowling or a day spent outdoors with the kids. Actually, they probably didn’t think about exercise at all. It wasn’t a thing. Sure, there were some people who enjoyed biking or swimming. And the YMCA has been around encouraging physical…