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Practice Yoga To Lower Blood Pressure
Practicing yoga calms both mind and body. A recent study found that 11 weeks of regular yoga reduced participants’ systolic blood pressure (an indicator of cardiovascular disease) by 33 points. Additionally, yoga for seniors can help to reduce other chronic …
Like, Share & Retweet: Social Media Use May Improve Older Adults’ Cognition
An interesting new study explored the cognitive benefits of using social media. Half of the 34 participants age 65 or over (average age 76.5) attended a two-hour social media training session once a week for four weeks, while the control …
10 Online Games to Reduce Stress
When you think of video games, what comes to mind? If you have grandchildren, you may be familiar with the popular game Fortnite, along with other titles that have earned poor reputations due to violence and adult themes. However, this …
What are Daily Living Skills?
As you go about your daily life, you perform a variety of tasks. From taking care of your home to getting enough rest, engaging in proper hygiene, attending appointments and enjoying nutritious meals; everyday activities define quality of life. Most …
Why Sleep is Important for Your Health
Most people can appreciate the value of sleeping well and enjoy feeling refreshed after getting a good night’s sleep. Conversely, just about everyone strives to avoid getting a poor night’s sleep and the associated feeling of fatigue. Even though most of us …
How to Select the Best Floor Plan to Fit Your Needs
From the time you open your eyes in the morning to when you go to sleep at night, your home affects the quality of your life — including your mood, your health and your overall enjoyment of each day. If …
Who Can Benefit from Independent Living?
Independent living communities, sometimes called retirement communities, are designed for active adults. Independent living communities offer various types of living arrangements, including apartments, condominiums, townhomes, cottages and single-family homes. These housing options vary from community to community. What is Independent …
Independent Living vs Assisted Living
As you begin to explore various living options for older adults, you may find yourself pondering the differences between assisted living and independent living. Perhaps you need a little help now and then; and you’re not sure how much assistance …