Senior Housing Connection

In recent years, technology seems to have evolved at an unbelievable rate. People are taking calls on their televisions, talking to their refrigerators, watching deliveries on their doorbell cameras, and texting instead of calling each other. For an older person, it can seem overwhelming, and man...[READ MORE]

There is something very special about gardening. Getting out in the fresh air, with your hands in the soil, and seeing the fruits of your labor as your garden grows can be therapeutic at any age. For older people, however, gardening is especially beneficial. In senior living communities, gardens ...[READ MORE]

Traveling After RetirementYour senior years are some of the best for traveling! No longer bogged down with the responsibilities of work and raising a family, you can indulge in tourism, seeing places you have never seen before. Vacationing is an invigorating, energizing experience, but planning f...[READ MORE]

Continuing to Learn in RetirementWhen people retire, they often consider it an opportunity to kick back and take it easy. Relaxation is only one part of a healthy life, though, and it is important not to allow it to interfere with keeping your mind sharp. An excess of ease can soon become dull, a...[READ MORE]

The Importance of ConnectionFor many people, isolation increases with age. One in four Baby Boomers will likely end up living alone, leading to 19 million isolated seniors, and this isolation is unhealthy. People who do not interact with others regularly are more likely to suffer from depression,...[READ MORE]

Dating Later in LifeDating in older adulthood is not like it was when you were a teenager or young adult. Not only has the culture shifted, but you’ve grown and learned so much during your lifetime that you’re a completely different person than you were when you were young. Navigating the dating ...[READ MORE]

Living the Dream of RetirementWhile you were working your way up the ladder of success, grinding away at a job, or caring for an active family, you probably dreamed of the day you could retire. Now that it’s time to retire, though, what will you do with yourself? Often, retirement is a bit of a d...[READ MORE]

The Impact of Cold and Flu Season Cold and flu season is rough on many people, but it is particularly difficult for older adults. Because our immune systems become less effective as we age, winter can be a dangerous time for older people. Not only are colds and the flu unpleasant, but they c...[READ MORE]

One of the great things about retirement is that it frees up your time, allowing you to engage in hobbies you may have had to miss out on when you were pursuing a career. Hobbies are a good way to pass the time, but they can be much more than that. Participating in hobbies is good for your mental...[READ MORE]

Causes of Skin LaxityAs we get older, our skin naturally begins to loosen and sag, but why is this? It has to do with the molecules in the skin that help to keep it firm and elastic. It starts around age 35 to 40, when collagen networks begin to break down, and we start losing elastin fibres and ...[READ MORE]