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10 Ways Seniors Can Stay Active This Winter and Why It’s Important
Exercise promotes mental and physical health. Consistently incorporating fitness into your lifestyle reduces [1] your risk of heart disease while increasing your mobility. It also helps strengthen cognitive skills. Unfortunately, many elderly adults abandon their exercise routines when winter weather arrives. While it's difficult to [...]
Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
With the holiday season in full swing, you might find yourself scrambling to think of gift ideas for your loved ones. While some age groups are easy to shop for, people often struggle with what to get older adults who seem to already have everything [...]
Overlooked Dependent Medical Expenses That You Can Deduct From Taxes
7 Dependent Medical Expenses You Didn’t Know You Can Deduct Off Your Taxes Federal taxes are difficult to avoid, even if you're over the age of 65. After all, Uncle Sam wants his share of Social Security payments, retirement savings and dividends from stock portfolios. [...]
3 Financial Planning for Retirement Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Avoid These 3 Common Retirement Financial Mistakes If you want to spend your golden years relaxing at tropical resorts or exploring new hobbies, you need a solid financial plan. Approximately 1 out of 5 Americans still work after the age of 65, and the number [...]
Common Injuries of the Elderly – And How to Prevent Them
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 15% of all emergency room visits were made by people aged 65 and over. It is estimated that by 2030, this statistic will rise to 20%. [1] Health issues and general weakness are a [...]
5 Tips for Talking to Parents or Loved Ones About Moving to a Retirement Community
Nearly 90 percent of adults age 65 and older dream of aging in place rather than moving to a retirement community. If you feel your loved one could benefit from living in a retirement community, gently approach the subject. Here are 5 tips when talking [...]
Celebrating 25 Years: Our Community Shares Their Fondest Memories
This month marks 25 years since we opened the doors and welcomed our first residents and employees to Riddle Village. Over the years, our community has been a source of fun and friendships for thousands of residents and employees. To celebrate our anniversary, we reached [...]
Riddle Village Over the Years: Celebrating Our 25th Anniversary
This month, the entire Riddle Village community is excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary. In October of 1993, we opened our doors to our first residents and have continued to grow and welcome more people into our community. Over the years, we have added new [...]
Helpful Advice For A New Caregiver
Being a caregiver is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles in the world. If you have taken on this responsibility, you have probably done your research to provide the best care that you can. Whether you knew this time was coming or your [...]
5 Inspirational Stories for Senior Citizens
Did you know that the oldest Nobel Laureate Prize winner was Leonid Hurwicz at the age of 90? [1] Or that Dorothy Davenhill Hirsch broke a record when she visited the North Pole at the age of 89? [2] Everyday, seniors are challenging the notion [...]
Healthy Eating Tips to Slow the Aging Process
Aging is a natural process that occurs for every person. It isn't possible to prevent all aging-related changes to your body, but you can help slow the process with a healthy diet. Consider these five tips as you plan your meals and snacks. 1. Consume [...]
Making Sure Your Home Is Safe During Retirement
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 [...]
