Senior Housing Connection

WALK YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHER HEART

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

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 blood ...[READ MORE]

TAX TIPS FOR EVERYONE OVER 50 SHOULD KNOW

Monday, March 26, 2012

by: Carole Fleck | from: AARP Bulletin Double check that you are taking advantage of every deduction and credit available to you. With the 2012 tax filing season underway, Americans are scrambling to find every deduction or credit available to them. Here are time-tested but little-known steps th...[READ MORE]

An often overlooked Veterans Benefit

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

According to The National Care Planning Council (NCPC), roughly 1 out of 4 seniors in the U.S. could qualify for the Aid and Attendance benefit under the right conditions. The Veterans Administration offers Aid and Attendance as part of an "Improved Pension" Benefit that is largely unknown. Only...[READ MORE]

HOW TO PRESS FLOWERS FOR NATURE CRAFTS

Friday, March 09, 2012

Pressed flowers lend themselves readily to many craft projects. Note cards suitable for birthdays, anniversaries, get well, can be created. Home made cards add a more personal touch than utilizing an ordinary card from the store, and are far more appealing than the computer generated cards. Pres...[READ MORE]

TAX TIPS EVERYONE OVER 50 SHOULD KNOW

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Double check that you are taking advantage of every deduction and credit available to you With the 2012 tax filing season underway, Americans are scrambling to find every deduction or credit available to them. Here are 10 time-tested but little-known steps that older taxpayers may be able to use...[READ MORE]

AVOIDING FALLS IN ELDERLY

Friday, February 24, 2012

People of all ages fall, but falls are more common for older people. In fact, losing balance and falling down is probably the most common accident that happens to older adults. Although most people are not usually harmed when they fall, the more falls an individual has, the greater the chance of ...[READ MORE]

OVEREATING MAY BE LINKED TO MEMORY LOSS

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Thanks to Maty’s Health Products for giving me this article and Amanda Gardner for posting it. Older people who consume a diet very high in calories may be increasing their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), the memory loss and mental-function problems that sometimes precede Alzheime...[READ MORE]

REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONES

Friday, February 10, 2012

When: February 14th. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and lovers. The roots of Valentine’s Day goes back to ancient times, when people paid honor to the Roman God of Fertility. This was known as the Feast of Lupercalia, and was celebrated even then on February 14th. The tradi...[READ MORE]

SHOULD YOU BUY LONG-TERM INSURANCE?

Monday, February 06, 2012

MAYBE NOT Private long-term care insurance can be an important tool to protect against the risk of needing costly personal assistance in old age. But two respected financial economists conclude it is very expensive relative to the benefits it provides and may not be appropriate for many buyers....[READ MORE]

STRETCH FOR BETTER LIVING

Monday, January 23, 2012

If you have ever seen weight lifters you have most likely seen the reverse curl and overhead press. This is a great exercise for reaching high and working the shoulders and upper back.  My variation includes some breathing exercise and suggests you make each movement as slowly as you can so...[READ MORE]