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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 [...]
When Is the Best Time To Sell My House?
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 [...]
The Difference Between Signs of Early Dementia and Memory Loss
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 [...]
Residents Are Joining and Creating Clubs at Riddle Village Retirement Community
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 [...]
4 Ways to Stay Active Indoors at Riddle Village Retirement Community
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 [...]
Resident Spotlight: Rosemary Morse, President of Resident Council At Riddle Village
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 [...]
4 Ways Seniors Can Stay Healthy When It’s Cold
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 [...]
