For seniors, some of the most common injuries and accidents occur right in their own home. There can be many reasons for this, such as the natural loss of eyesight, a decrease in balance, and general weakness that comes with aging. However, there are also plenty of external factors that cause injuries at home. As [...]
Arnold Palmer once said, “Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated.” It's true. Golf is a sport that seems simple on paper – choose a club, hit the ball and try to get it in the hole – but the strategy behind each stroke is complex. Players may arrive at a different solution for every [...]
Did you know that older adults are more prone to heat stress? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are several reasons for this. Older adults do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature, they are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal [...]
For seniors, diet plays an important role in remaining as healthy and active as possible. As we age, our nutritional needs change and we must adapt in order to maintain our physical health. With a different metabolism and appetite at this stage in life, seniors should strive for a balanced diet that is easy to [...]
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 [...]
