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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 [...]
How Golf Can Improve Mental and Physical Strength in Older Adults
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 [...]
5 Summer Activities for Those with Dementia
Approximately 5.7 million Americans have dementia, and experts predict that number will increase to 14 million over the next 30 years. If you're reading this, there's a good chance this condition affects you or someone you love. It can sometimes be difficult to think of [...]
Summer Is Here: Hot Weather Tips for Seniors
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 [...]
Guide to Healthy Eating for Seniors | Riddle Village Retirement Village
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 [...]
The Continuing Care Retirement Communities of Today with Riddle Village
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a much different experience than you may recall during your parents or grandparents retirement years. The new generation of seniors in retirement are not just looking for comfortable living; they are looking for diverse activities and programs. In the [...]
Stronger Body, Sharper Mind: How Exercise Improves Mental Health in Older Adults
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 [...]
The Many Physical and Mental Benefits of Knitting
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 [...]
Senior Friendly Vacation Destinations
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 [...]
Spring Is Here: Dealing With Seasonal Allergies
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 [...]
