Senior Housing Connection

In a study considered the first of its kind, researchers showed that moderate aerobic exercise can improve memory.The study focused on older adults who are already experiencing atrophy of the hippocampus, the brain structure involved in all forms of memory formation. For the study, 120 sedentary...[READ MORE]

“Don’t worry about it, it’s nothing!” If you’re a caregiver, you’ve probably heard that sentence, or a similar one, from your loved one. But if you’ve noticed a suspicious mole on your dad’s back, or that your mom is losing what seems like a lot of...[READ MORE]

Your healthy-mind is the powerful conductor of your orchestra. The body follows its lead. A miscue by your brain (conductor) will have negative results on the quality of your retirement-lifestyle. Your healthy-mind is your persona, the essence of you. It is who you are. Your brain monitors and re...[READ MORE]

According to the American Lung Association, next to influenza, pneumonia is ranked as the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. Typically, pneumonia exists when a patient’s immune system is weakened due to another illness, such as bronchitis or the flu. Many people develop it...[READ MORE]

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 ...[READ MORE]

What do you get someone who has — or has had– everything? That may be the question you’re asking yourself when trying to figure out what to get your parents. This may be an even bigger challenge if they live in an senior living facility, where their living space is limited and...[READ MORE]

At Parkwood Heights Senior Living Campus Elders are a lot more sensitive to the cold and often neglect some essentials during the winter. You can help keep them healthy and happy by just paying attention to a few life essentials. Sunlight The golden rays of the sun are vital to us all, espec...[READ MORE]

Provided by: Marsha Fuller, RD, CDN, Dietary Consultant for Parkwood Heights Senior Living 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 ...[READ MORE]

It’s the downside of aging that we hear a lot about and it is true, there are “issues” to deal with, but there’s also a lot of good news about aging. Like most things in life, it all begins with attitude. Our aging experience has no limits except for those we put upon our...[READ MORE]

By Laura Blue They’re a common part of traditional diets in India and Latin America, but in western repasts, legumes or pulses — that’s lentils, dried beans, and chick peas — have generally been a culinary afterthought. That may soon change, however, thanks to new resear...[READ MORE]