Senior Housing Connection

A study finds cooking with a novel ingredient has significant health benefits People who cook with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new research The researchers found cooking with a combination of these oi...[READ MORE]

In this fast-paced world, few families make time to eat together anymore. And because eating alone—and on the go—is becoming more common, nutrition usually suffers. That may be especially true for seniors. Cooking for one person can be harder because they have to scale down recipes, ...[READ MORE]

Many families struggle every day to make decisions about the best living situation for their aging parent. Most seniors, if given the choice, would choose to remain in their own home for as long as possible, and most families want to respect that choice. What is it that makes staying home possi...[READ MORE]

Laughter truly is the best medicine. And, now science proves some of its many benefits. Here are seven reasons to laugh longer, harder, and more often: In a recent study published in Geriatrics and Gerontology International, researchers found that laughter therapy reduced depression i...[READ MORE]

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is ...[READ MORE]

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain condition that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and one in eight older Americans has the disease. After age 65, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s doubles approxi...[READ MORE]

Caring for a loved one at home can be an overwhelming task. As the number of family caregivers in our country increases, so does the number of people suffering from exhaustion, isolation, depression and physical ailments related to the overwhelming responsibilities of being a caregiver. Caregiv...[READ MORE]

Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well. A team of Swedish and Danish researchers tracked coffee consumption in a group of 1,409 middle-age men and women for an average of 21 years. During that...[READ MORE]

Visit the Parkwood Heights Park Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you from creating wonderful visits a...[READ MORE]

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Cataract surgery may help some senior citizens reduce their risk of fall-related hip fractures, a new study suggests. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens; symptoms can include blurry vision, glare and poor n...[READ MORE]