By Senior Lifestyle | December 30, 2021
If you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals in your daily diet, your doctor may recommend dietary supplements. These supplements can add nutrients and vitamins to your diet as you age, or can help lower…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 26, 2021
Vision loss can be as low-level as blurriness and as severe as blindness. There are no generally accepted definitions for “low vision,” “vision loss” or “visually impaired.” However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 07, 2021
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.4% of seniors ages 65 and over experienced depression in 2019. Depression also is more likely in women, who outlive men by about five years…
By Senior Lifestyle | October 04, 2021
America has long been known as a pet-loving nation. According to a National Pet Owners Survey, 70% of U.S. households own a pet. The National Poll on Healthy Aging, conducted by the University of Michigan,…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 27, 2021
It doesn’t matter how old you are or what state of health you’re in – life itself naturally presents risks. Anyone can have an accident and get hurt doing physical activities, and even notable “safe”…
By Senior Lifestyle | July 12, 2021
Learning throughout your life can positively impact your health and even give you a more youthful mindset. A 2020 study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B found that older adults learning a variety…
By Senior Lifestyle | March 17, 2021
As the world seems to be rounding the corner on COVID-19 and useful vaccines are being distributed, you’re going to hear more about timetables to reopen stores, movie theaters and even amusement parks. But there’s…
By Senior Lifestyle | February 16, 2021
Since COVID-19 vaccines were introduced in December 2020, 560 million doses have been given in the United States as of March 2022, according to Our World in Data, with 217 million Americans fully vaccinated –…
By Senior Lifestyle | August 06, 2020
Isn’t retirement great? You have total freedom, are spending tons of time with friends, and have been checking off that bucket list like nobody’s business. Or have you? If you are like many seniors, your…
By Senior Lifestyle | June 22, 2020
Mealtimes in retirement communities are one of the most important activities of the day because they allow seniors to socialize and get their proper nutrients. To ensure a healthy diet, retirement communities must provide well-balanced…
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