Whether you are younger or older, exercise is good for all parts of your body. However, many older adults don't realize that physical activity improves your mental well-being too. Physical activity can improve your memory, help you sleep better at night and increase your overall energy — and all those things can boost your mood [...]
Are you looking for a hobby that can improve your mood, ease pain, and help prevent dementia? A recent study found that knitting has more physical and mental benefits than you may have previously thought. Besides being a stress reliever, knitting can also help with arthritis, memory, and depression. [1] It’s no secret that hobbies [...]
Have you ever wanted to sightsee glaciers in Alaska or sail across the Caribbean? Once you reach retirement, you might start planning all the trips that you have been dreaming about for a lifetime. With no commitments to a daily work schedule, seniors often use this time to travel on their own terms. Vacationing at [...]
Spring has officially sprung! Every year, this milder season is a welcome change after the long, cold months of winter. While spring brings with it fresh air, beautiful flowers, and warmer temperatures, it also brings seasonal allergies that affect millions of Americans every year. It is important to know how allergies differ from illnesses like [...]
When you have made the decision that you want to move to a retirement community such as Riddle Village, there will be several things you need to take care of before you can think about starting your new life. If you are a homeowner, you will probably have quite a few questions going through your [...]
Everyone has experienced some degree of forgetfulness from time to time. Misplacing your keys or forgetting why you went from one room to another are experiences that are common and probably no reason for concern. But, how do you tell the difference between simple memory loss and early dementia symptoms? Common Signs of Normal Memory [...]
One of the biggest perks of retirement living is having more time to spend doing the things that you love. In a community like Riddle Village, there is the added bonus of doing these things with others who enjoy them just as much as you do. With plenty of amenities, a supportive activities department, and [...]
Did you know that you can get to any of the apartments, amenities, and programs at Riddle Village without ever having to step outside? From our indoor activities to the enclosed walkways that keep residents protected from the elements, there are many options for getting exercise, and socializing, even in the cold winter months. In [...]
When Rosemary Morse moved into Riddle Village nearly six years ago, she knew two things for sure: she was going to be an active resident of the community, and she wanted to continue working to help people. Several years and a few committees later, Rosemary could not be happier to call Riddle Village retirement community [...]
Did you know that this season the flu shot is only about 10% effective? Or that other health problems, such as asthma, sore throat and cold sores, are triggered or worsened by cold weather?[1] Cold temperatures and dangerous traveling conditions often keep people indoors during the winter months. This increases the risk of health problems, [...]
