Senior Housing Connection

When we cry out "Happy New Year!" we mean it! Everyone wants to be happy in the new year. As we grow older, we need to understand that happiness stems less from material possessions and more from health, good relationships, and fulfilling activities which keep us engaged in life. In fact, accord...[READ MORE]

This is the season for giving … and unfortunately, there are scam artists ready and waiting to take advantage of your generosity. There have been scammers since the beginning of time who rely on your trusting natures and kind hearts to allow them to take advantage of you. This year we ca...[READ MORE]

by Marsha Fuller, RD, CDN The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Sometimes, for many it becomes a time for over-eating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. And, unfortunatel...[READ MORE]

Aging & Driving: Making Informed Decisions That Support Independence & Safety By Christopher G. Kelly, MEd Senior Care  “It is easy to say, ‘just give up the keys’. It is important for me to stay active, and if I don’t drive I am stuck in the house forever. I ...[READ MORE]

Walking is an ideal way to get fit. Walking is low impact and inexpensive and can be done indoors or out. Best of all, research consistently shows that walking is great for your health, lowering blood pressure, helping with weight loss and weight maintenance and improving blood lipids and bloo...[READ MORE]

At Parkwood Heights Senior Living we often hear from our residents I wish I hadn't waited so long to make a move to a senior living community." Many people look forward to the benefits that senior living can provide, such as socialization, meals, freedom from worry and peace of mind. However,...[READ MORE]

I’ve been poring over the many wise and intriguing reactions to Next Avenue articles, blog posts and Wrinklepedia discussion questions (the Wrinklepedia section of the site is where we actively engage visitors in chats that can help shape upcoming content.) Our readers have many wonderful...[READ MORE]

How can you protect yourself against dementia? While common risk factors for Alzheimer’s are out of our control – including family history, gender, genetics, and the aging process – new research is uncovering other healthy behaviors that can effectively protect the brain. Here ...[READ MORE]

New study results reinforce the importance of a diet that includes at least 25 grams of fiber daily. (TAH) - Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the US, killing more than 137,000 people annually. Among survivors, the disease is a leading cause of disability. Now, a new study, finds...[READ MORE]

How often do you think about your eyes during the course of a day. You may rub them every so often or maybe put in an eye drop or two. But how often do you sit back and rest them or exercise them?  We look out of and in many cases overuse our eyes all day long, most of an evening and in al...[READ MORE]