Senior Housing Connection

Put Life into your years (part 1)

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Instead of Adding Years Onto Your Life! Want to join the estimated 1 million people in the U.S. who are expected to have lived to 100 or older by the year 2050? Stop sitting around. In the past year, several studies on the effects of sitting startled the medical field by demonstrating that sittin...[READ MORE]

The Upside of Aging

Monday, November 07, 2011

By and large I hate aging. The wrinkles under the eyes, the graying hair, the increasingly saggy skin, the ache in the foot that I know will never really get better, being called “ma’am”, looking in the rear view mirror of my car and seeing a middle aged woman rather than the pe...[READ MORE]

Tips on staying safe this winter season

Friday, October 21, 2011

As Cold Man Winter approaches, it is certain that many seniors and their families agree that winters in the Northeast can be particularly harsh for older people. Many, in fact, remain homebound during much of the winter due to an inability to dig themselves out after a snowstorm or to navigate sn...[READ MORE]

Social Media Smarts…

Thursday, September 08, 2011

As the popularity of these sites grows, so do the risks of using them from: Microsoft Social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Spaces are services people can use to connect with others and to share information such as photos, videos and personal messages. As ...[READ MORE]

5 Ways to Teach Grandkids About Giving

Thursday, September 01, 2011

by: Amy Goyer | from: AARP Grandparents can be powerful role models when it comes to teaching children to think about others In our age of consumerism, many grandparents worry that kids are more focused on getting than giving. But older relatives can have a positive influence in this area. Here a...[READ MORE]

What’s the Best Pet for You?

Monday, August 29, 2011

by: Dr. Marty Becker | from: AARP The secret to staying young in mind and body may be just a purr, tail wag or chirp away. But with all the breeds of dogs and cats, not to mention birds, selecting the right species and the pet with the right temperament can be daunting. See also: Here’s a g...[READ MORE]

QUOTES ABOUT AGING

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

“Old age is 15 years older than I am.” Oliver Wendell Holmes "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Jack Benny "Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative." Maurice Chevalier "Old people like to give good advice, as solace ...[READ MORE]

Active as you Age …

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Activities for senior citizens can include hobbies like cabinet building, cake decorating, painting, crafting, swimming and a host of other things. Hobbies have a mind body connection that benefits active seniors aging in place by promoting their physical and mental well being. Who knew that havi...[READ MORE]

Express Yourself in Your New Space

Wednesday, August 03, 2011

It’s ok to express yourself in your new home as you retire and down-size. Seniors or grandparents, couple or singles can make their home sing with style. You’ve taken the step – buying a smaller home. Rightsizing it’s called, and everyone your age is doing it. How do you m...[READ MORE]

Pets for Seniors

Monday, July 18, 2011

You’ve probably noticed that when you pet a soft, warm cat or play fetch with a dog whose tail won’t stop wagging, you relax and your heart feels a little warmer. Scientists have noticed the same thing, and they’ve started to explore the complex way animals affect human emotions...[READ MORE]