Regular physical activity is a very important part of living a healthy lifestyle that can ensure a long life for you. But, what about older adults who have arthritis or an existing injury, some form of exercise can be uncomfortable to the extent of even being painful. The best way for senior people to avoid
Read MoreWe humans are social creatures, howmuchever we try not to, we are drawn to associate with other people and form close bonds with the hope of them to last long. Aging somehow causes a shrink in our social circles. Retirees, after leaving the working world find that they have less or hardly have face to
Read MoreAll of us are aware of music’s ability to bring cheer, evoke emotions and most importantly provide comfort. People have benefitted from music therapy for years now that involves using musical interventions to address physical, emotional and cognitive issues in people of all ages. Music therapy programs are offered in many assisted facilities to help
Read MoreParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that doesn’t discriminate. It affects an estimated one million Americans. The number of people having PD is more than people having multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) combined. Parkinson’s Disease: Men are twice as likely as women to develop this disease. It affects an individual’s
Read MoreRegardless of age, all of us share equal responsibility of protecting the environment. Steps like recycling home and garden waste and volunteering for organizations that helps saving our waterways can keep our planet Earth healthy for future generations. Today, we are going to focus on ways seniors can help protect the environment. Anthem Senior Living
Read MoreWe all feel happy to see the first signs of spring after the snowy, cold days of winter. What also helps boost the spirit is the feeling that warmer days are on the horizon. This tends to add to the happiness. Sadly, it is not only the birds that return in spring but also grass
Read MoreWe associate the need for vitamin C mostly with cold and flu season as it not only pumps up the immune system but also helps fight off some types of viruses. But the truth is vitamin C does much more than just prevent colds. Incorporating vitamin C into your daily diet can prove to be
Read MoreThere are many myths attached to assisted living facilities where most are associated with outdated stereotypes about nursing homes. This makes older adults who could benefit from a move to an assisted facility hesitant to even schedule a tour of the place. Assisted living facilities can do wonders for older adults, they can enhance quality
Read MoreMaking modest lifestyle changes and living a healthier life can significantly reduce your risk of having a stroke. Although you cannot control everything that puts you at a risk of a stroke, especially if it is tied to your genetics, age, gender, race, etc. but you are in control of what you eat, how much
Read MoreAccording to research, age-related hearing loss affects two-thirds of people over the age of 70 and 17 percent of all adults in the United States. Although there are many causes of hearing loss, continued research has found age-related hearing loss (known as presbycusis) does gradually occur for many of us as we age. This condition
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