senior health Articles
Quality dental care is essential for those in senior living communities
November 25, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, dining, exercise, personal care, senior health, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s a good time to discuss dental health. Vibrant cheer and merriment hangs high in the air in senior living, along with …
Recommended medical tests and exams for seniors at Brethren Village CCRC
November 8, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care CCRC, senior health
While growing older often spells change for many people, it doesn’t mean your lifestyle has to transform completely. Seniors can remain healthy, happy, and independent by staying active and proactive …
In glorious autumn, pursue active senior living safely when outdoors
September 30, 2019 Health Care, Lifestyle, Senior Living, Uncategorized senior health, Social Activities
The beautiful season of fall has arrived, and it’s a great time to savor cooler outside temperatures before winter’s cold chases us indoors. So, enjoy this season of splendor with …
Active senior living communities offer help for those with arthritis
September 20, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Rehabilitation, senior health
Though people of any age can be afflicted with joint pain, it is far more common in seniors than in any other age group. Chronic joint pain in older adults …
Sleeping better means feeling better: Follow these 7 tips for better rest
August 7, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Wellness caring, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
Sleep issues might increase with age, but that doesn’t mean you must resign yourself to restless nights and tired days. In fact, sleep problems can seriously affect your health and …
Hot weather tips for preventing dehydration to enjoy active senior living
July 12, 2019 Lifestyle, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, shuttle service, Wellness and Fitness
Senior adults have a higher risk of dehydration, particularly during hot, humid weather. That’s why they need to increase their intake of water during active senior living in the summertime. …
Short-term rehabilitation for seniors: physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory therapy
June 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Uncategorized exercise, Rehabilitation, senior health, team members
When Rose, at age 78, suffered a debilitating stroke, she found her path back to near-normalcy through therapy—but not physical therapy alone. Her condition required a combination of physical, speech, …
Protect your skin in cold months to enjoy wintertime senior living
February 21, 2019 Health Care, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
The coldest season often conjures images of hot cocoa, snowball fights, and book reading marathons under comfy duvets, but it also can spell poor driving conditions; bouts with the flu; …
Six tips to help seniors communicate more when seeing their doctors
August 31, 2018 Health Care, Wellness senior health, wellness programs
Most seniors today are members of what sociologists call the Silent Generation, born between the years 1925 and 1945. They are called the “Silents” because they were raised to quietly …
Finding a long-term care facility: you have a choice, so ask questions
July 19, 2018 Health Care, Skilled Care Memory Support, senior health, skilled care
If you have a loved one in need of long-term care services, how do you select the skilled care facility that is right for him or her? What features and …