Senior Housing Connection

Laughter truly is the best medicine. And, now science proves some of its many benefits. Here are seven reasons to laugh longer, harder, and more often: In a recent study published in Geriatrics and Gerontology International, researchers found that laughter therapy reduced depression i...[READ MORE]

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. If clean, running water is not accessible, as is ...[READ MORE]

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain condition that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Alzheimer’s ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and one in eight older Americans has the disease. After age 65, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s doubles approxi...[READ MORE]

Caring for a loved one at home can be an overwhelming task. As the number of family caregivers in our country increases, so does the number of people suffering from exhaustion, isolation, depression and physical ailments related to the overwhelming responsibilities of being a caregiver. Caregiv...[READ MORE]

Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well. A team of Swedish and Danish researchers tracked coffee consumption in a group of 1,409 middle-age men and women for an average of 21 years. During that...[READ MORE]

Visit the Parkwood Heights Park Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you from creating wonderful visits a...[READ MORE]

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Cataract surgery may help some senior citizens reduce their risk of fall-related hip fractures, a new study suggests. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens; symptoms can include blurry vision, glare and poor n...[READ MORE]

Overview Men and women of any race, economic level, and health status can be a victim of elder financial abuse or exploitation. The individual trying to take advantage of you may be a stranger or someone you trust — even a son, daughter, or other family member. As an older adult, you need ...[READ MORE]

You need to visit Father and Grandfather on Father’s Day. Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you f...[READ MORE]

Australian researchers have found that eating a block of dark chocolate daily over 10 years has “significant” benefits for high-risk cardiac patients and could prevent heart attacks and strokes. A study of 2,013 Australians conducted at Melbourne’s Monash University found that ...[READ MORE]