Senior Housing Connection

Winter Health Watch

Friday, January 22, 2016

Winter Health Watch  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 ...[READ MORE]

CAN CHICKPEAS AND LENTILS HELP CONTROL DIABETES?

Friday, October 26, 2012

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]

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF EATING ALONE

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

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]