In the age of digital technology and binge-watching, it is no surprise that most adults – especially seniors – don’t get the exercise they need. Instead of reaching for running shoes, most seniors are reaching for the TV remote. According to a study by MarketCharts, adults aged 50-64 watched an average of 42 hours of…
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This honest and firsthand perspective can shed some valuable light on how best to care for seniors and ensure their continued safety and well-being amidst this (or any) crisis.
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Sleep apnea has become a painful, dangerous problem in Americans today, and it is as prevalent in seniors as any other segment of the population. There are two types of sleep apnea: obstructive and central. Obstructive is the more frequent of the two and is caused by throat muscle and tissues relaxing during the sleep…
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They’re some of the most heartwarming stories and images of this year so far: Families, friends and loved ones gathered outside the windows of beloved seniors, coming together to spread love and share words of encouragement.
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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…
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Do you ever go into the kitchen and forget why you went in there? Or how often do you forget the name of someone you have known for years? If you are like most, you read about the importance of brain health for people no matter their age but as you get older, getting the…
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A natural concern of the elderly is that their children will be burdened with the precious possessions they leave behind, rather than recognizing the value of beloved family heirlooms. It’s not unusual for family members to be faced with basements, attics, and closets full of photographs, documents, and prized possessions that belonged to a deceased…
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Even if you are over 65 and refuse to retire, there is a good chance you are among the majority of senior citizens who could use some help getting by comfortably on your retirement budget. Finding ways to cut costs is just smart, anyway. When you live at an Aston Gardens retirement community in Florida,…
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These three (3), pointed questions may foretell a community’s ability to safeguard its residents and maintain superior lifestyle quality, even in emergency situations like we’re facing today with COVID-19.
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As a company that has served seniors for nearly 30 years and is no stranger to emergency management, you can feel confident that our commitment to the health and safety of our residents and team members is paramount.
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