Senior Housing Connection

As the leaves change and the weather cools down, we start thinking about festive Holiday meals. Unfortunately, these don’t always include the healthy foods that seniors need to be their best selves. Older adults have different nutritional needs which can limit their menu choices. For example...[READ MORE]

Most older adults know what it’s like to care for someone else. Many raised children and helped raise grandchildren; some helped care for aging parents when they were younger; and many put their lives on hold to assist an ailing spouse or friend. But while prioritizing the needs of others, many o...[READ MORE]

 A nutrient-dense diet is important to maintain good health, because certain vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients are essential to our well-being. As we grow older, though, getting the nutrients we need can become more complicated. Because older people often face dietary challenges, it ma...[READ MORE]

What’s the hardest working muscle in your body? Here’s a hint: there are songs and poems about it, and it’s considered both the metaphorical and literal center of the body. It’s the heart, and it works hard, beating from the time you’re in the womb and throughout your life. How can you repay it f...[READ MORE]

 As we age, our bodies go through changes that can impact the way we live day to day. For seniors, one of the biggest issues can be a decline in manual dexterity. This can make simple tasks like opening a jar or buttoning a shirt much more difficult and can even lead to falls and other injur...[READ MORE]

For many consumers, getting older means that finances become a little bit more complicated. There are sometimes issues with trying to maintain their lifestyle and pay for medical expenses after retirement, and living on a fixed income can be challenging. On the other hand, those who have accumula...[READ MORE]

As we get older, many of us find that we’re not sleeping the way we used to sleep. Do you have this problem? If so, you might find you’re having trouble sleeping at night or you’re falling asleep during the day. Why do older people struggle with sleep? More to the point, what can we do to fix the...[READ MORE]

As we get older, many of us begin to have health concerns that never troubled us before. Our doctors run a barrage of tests we never knew we needed, and sometimes, these tests reveal unexpected issues. Diabetes is one of those conditions that people often develop in later life, and it’s very impo...[READ MORE]

As another new year begins, it’s time to reflect on the past and look toward the future. Unfortunately, such reflection often results in ambitious, doomed-to-fail new year’s resolutions. Goals tend to focus on breaking bad habits or taking away something unhealthy. But instead of concentrating on...[READ MORE]

The holiday season is a joyous time of year, full of celebrations with friends and family. Unfortunately, it’s also a season with a lot of unhealthy eating. While all those goodies can trigger fond memories and enhance fun times, they can also lead to unwanted weight gain and health issues i...[READ MORE]