Meditation provides multiple benefits at any age, from spiritual to emotional to physical. It is a diverse and versatile practice that can be personalized so that it suits your needs and abilities. Whether you’re enjoying your golden years, or are a caregiver looking to enrich the life of a loved one or yourself, meditation provides…
Michigan City, Indiana, attracts many visitors and potential residents each year. For the former, the city was formed as a commercial and transportation hub and is now regarded as a tourist hub in the Indiana Dunes territory. The latter, on the other hand, is pulled in by the city’s overall low cost of living, serene…
There is nothing more timeless than curling up to read a good book, especially during cold or inclement weather. However, many aging retirees find this activity less than enjoyable because many have poor vision when compared to younger people, but below are some tips that will help the elderly enjoy reading. Electronic Readers While many…
While healthy eating is a necessity for people of all ages, it is especially true for aging adults residing in retirement communities. Below is a guide that when followed will give elders the proper nutrients while helping them maintain an optimal body weight so they can remain both independent and active. Make Sure Your Meal…
While self-esteem tends to fluctuate at various points throughout a person’s life, research shows that it tends to decline once people retire. This is especially true for women, who unlike men are heavily judged by their beauty and appearance. A link has been found between low self-esteem and declining mental and physical health, but below…
While online games are usually associated with people born during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, a growing number of retirees over the age of 65 want to play them with their grandchildren. These games provide numerous advantages, such as bringing people together and allowing them to play without having to be in the same building,…
Spring is one of the best times of the year for elders to get outdoors to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Below is a list of outdoor spring activities for seniors that are exciting and will keep them physically active while living in a retirement community. Bird Watching and Feeding Different species of birds…
Aging retirees often find themselves alone for extended periods of time, either because their spouse and friends have passed on or because their children and grandchildren live far away and cannot visit often. To pass the time while alleviating boredom and anxiety, here is a list of games that seniors can play alone. Card Games…
Many aging retirees, both male and female, enjoy baking. Aside from the fact that it allows you to heat up your oven and prepare an infinite variety of mouthwatering meals, it also provides a number of other lesser known advantages, so below is a list of benefits of baking for seniors. Promotes Creativity While all…
While losing weight usually gets all the media attention, there are instances where people want to gain it instead. To help seniors gain weight there are a number of methods you’ll want to employ to ensure their weight increase is healthy rather than unhealthy. Become More Physically Active While many aging adults dismiss physical fitness,…