Senior Living

Each May, we pause to celebrate Older Americans Month—a time to recognize the countless contributions, resilience, and wisdom of older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, “Flipping the Script on Aging,” challenges outdated stereotypes and embraces a more vibrant, empowering view of what it means to grow older.   Aging Redefined For generations, aging has too often been framed as a time of decline or limitation. But the truth…

Spring is in full bloom, and what better way to celebrate than by getting our hands in the soil and watching nature thrive? Gardening isn’t just a fun pastime, it offers incredible therapeutic benefits, especially for seniors in assisted living communities. As April showers bring May flowers, let’s explore how gardening can enhance well-being, foster social connections, and bring joy to daily life. The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening Gardening is…

Your heart and blood vessels are more susceptible to damage once you reach the age of 65. The changes that happen as you age can increase your risk of heart disease. Heart disease happens when oxygen-rich blood can’t make it to your heart as easily as before.  As plaque builds up in your coronary arteries, blood flow to your heart muscles is reduced. Luckily, this can be reversed and prevented if the right…

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which means that people of all ages across the country are taking time to make sure they stay active. For seniors, this month can be a great opportunity to learn new physical activities, which they can take part in to help build healthy habits and a physically active lifestyle. Let’s take a look at some of the best low-impact exercises for seniors,…

Eating habits change throughout the life span. As we age, healthy eating can be effective in bettering our health, improving how we feel, and inspiring a sense of well-being.   Senior Adult Nutrition in Alabama According to www.myplate.gov older adults should: Choose foods with little to no added sugar, saturated fats, and sodium. Get enough protein during your day to maintain muscle mass. Focus on the nutrients you need, including…

February is American Heart Health Month, and there is no better time than the present to learn more about heart health for seniors, and how we can work to reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so it is very important to do what we can to make sure our hearts are healthy. Let’s take…

Trips to the doctor aren’t always fun. They can be associated with stress, discomfort, and boredom. However, routine health checkups are actually critical for senior adults. As we grow older, these checkups become increasingly necessary due to increased risk for illnesses and chronic diseases. In fact, routine health checkups can be life savers when it comes to diagnosing serious health concerns for seniors.   A Typical Health Checkup for Seniors…