Senior Living News

Low-Maintenance Plants That Can Thrive in Your Assisted Living Apartment

Inserting a little greenery into your assisted living apartment can do wonders for your mood and health. Research suggests that indoor plants lower stress and blood pressure while improving your sense of well-being.

7 Ways to Teach Your Tongue to Love Good-for-You Foods

Have you ever wished you craved kale instead of a candy bar or looked forward to a bowl of quinoa the way you do a plate of pasta? Like many people, you may assume your food preferences stay fixed throughout your life, but your taste buds can adapt. In fact, the human tongue contains thousands of taste receptors that continuously change, and every 2 weeks, your body replaces taste buds, so you have ample opportunity to retrain your palate.

The Impact of Isolation on Someone With Dementia

Loneliness is so widespread and causes so much harm to mental and physical health that it's been compared to an epidemic. Older adults with dementia are especially vulnerable to experiencing isolation because of the unique challenges they face regarding their circumstances. However, education and simple corrections to lifestyle issues can greatly reduce the potential for seniors to become isolated.

Thrift Shopping & Small Spaces: How to Enjoy Thrifting After Downsizing

There's nothing like the thrill of going on a treasure hunt at a local thrift store. Thrifting is an enjoyable and functional hobby for many people, and it's an affordable activity that can be easily carried into retirement. People often thrift items for their home, things to repurpose and craft with or gift items for birthdays or holidays.

Pet Therapy and Memory Care

Pet therapy can have benefits for individuals in memory care situations. The same is true for simply having an appropriate pet around. Find out more about the relationship between pet therapy and memory care below.

Understanding Anxiety: A Brief Guide for Seniors

Anxiety is a common but often unrecognized condition among seniors. The incidence of anxiety among the elderly is around 9%, a figure that's not hugely different from the general population. It affects nearly twice as many women as men. Factors that contribute to anxiety include loneliness, loss of independence, financial strain and chronic health conditions.

What's the Difference Between Various Types of Dementia?

Dementia is a generic term used to describe brain diseases that affect memory, reasoning and the ability to manage daily life. Although many seniors and their families are concerned about the risks of brain disease, the good news is that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2022, only 4% of seniors over 65 reported a diagnosis of dementia.