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Healthy Aging Tips: Understanding the Significance of Nutrition as We Age
Embarking on the journey of a healthy lifestyle, guided by our healthy aging advice, is like setting sail on an exhilarating adventure. As we navigate the twists and turns of the aging process, we encounter remarkable body changes that call for ingenious strategies. Amidst [...]
The Importance of Social Activities for Seniors in Retirement Communities
The golden years of retirement, often marked with personal achievement, lifetime experiences, and accumulated wisdom, provide a unique opportunity to enjoy the fruits of your many years of labor, mainly through senior social activities. However, as we transition into this new stage of life, [...]
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Accepting Help
Watching your parents age isn't easy, especially if they start struggling with physical or mental health issues. You most likely want to help your aging parent in any way you can to ensure they remain comfortable and get needed support. Elderly parents may resist change [...]
Myths About Retirement
Retirement is a time to relax and enjoy the fruits of a lifetime of labor. But if you want to relax rather than worrying about your finances, you need to start retirement planning as early as possible. Meeting with a financial advisor gives you an [...]
The Best Stretching Exercises for Seniors
Many people experience joint pain and stiffness in their senior years, making walking, sitting comfortably, and even getting in and out of bed without assistance difficult. Riddle Village has long used stretching exercises to help seniors maintain their flexibility, balance, and independence for longer. Follow along [...]
The Five Emotional Stages of Retirement
Retirement is a significant life transition, and for most retirees, it's not unusual to experience a wide range of emotions in the days and weeks leading up to and following retirement. In fact, psychologists have identified five emotional stages of retirement that they go through [...]
Short-Term Rehabilitation for Seniors: What to Expect
When an older adult is discharged after a hospital stay for major surgery or illness, they may require additional medical care they can’t access from home. Short-term rehabilitation for seniors provides recovering older adults with specialized services administered by medical professionals in a safe, welcoming [...]
15 Bingo Prize Ideas for Seniors
Who doesn't love to play bingo? Activity directors at senior living apartment communities often host bingo games as a way to entertain residents and encourage socialization. To really get residents excited, it's a good idea to offer prizes to winners. Knowing there's a special reward [...]
The Best Small Dog Breeds for Seniors and Retirees
Getting a dog during your golden years can be the best way of infusing fun activities, cuteness, and slobbery kisses into your life. Independent living communities such as Riddle Village allow you to bring a small dog when you move in, and selecting the perfect [...]
The Benefits of Speech Therapy After a Stroke
Do you have an elderly loved one who recently experienced a stroke? If so, you know strokes can come with serious side effects, including speech problems. In this blog, we'll review how strokes affect language skills and how speech therapy after a stroke can help. [...]
13 Hobbies for Retired Men
The federal retirement age begins at 62, but full Social Security benefits may not start until 70. If you've reached retirement age, you may wonder what to do with your spare time after dedicating so many years to work. Here are some of the best [...]
Speech Problems in the Elderly: When to Seek Therapy for a Loved One
Do you have an elderly loved one who is struggling with their communication skills? If so, you're not alone. It's common for older adults to develop health issues that negatively affect speech and verbal abilities. Oftentimes, these communication problems are a natural side effect of [...]












