Senior Housing Connection

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I wish I hadn’t waited so long to make a move to a senior living community

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

At Parkwood Heights Senior Living we often hear from our residents “I wish I hadn’t waited so long to make a move to a senior living community.” Many people look forward to the benefits that senior living can provide, such as socialization, meals, freedom from worry and peace of...[READ MORE]

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO CREATE!

Friday, December 16, 2011

There are wonderful things inside of you that the world is waiting to see and hear. Have faith in yourself that you can do it. We are all meant to create. There is no age limit on inspiration, imagination, and inventiveness. As a clinical psychologist who specializes in creative expression and pl...[READ MORE]

A HAND EXCERCISE TO KEEP YOUR FINGERS IN WORKING ORDER

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Aging often brings with it stiffness, soreness and loss of flexibility of mucles. Those we use everyday and some we don’t use often enough. Our hands, used daily, would seem to be one of those we should not have to work on to keep them limber yet they do need exercise to keep them working w...[READ MORE]

LONELINESS, ECONOMY CHALLENGE SENIORS THIS HOLIDAY

Friday, December 09, 2011

Perplexed about what to get the senior in your life this holiday season? That older adult on your shopping list may well be facing two challenges: the economy that has seniors looking for basic items they can no longer afford and the loneliness that many seniors encounter because families may not...[READ MORE]

The Upside of Aging

Monday, November 07, 2011

By and large I hate aging. The wrinkles under the eyes, the graying hair, the increasingly saggy skin, the ache in the foot that I know will never really get better, being called “ma’am”, looking in the rear view mirror of my car and seeing a middle aged woman rather than the pe...[READ MORE]

Tips on staying safe this winter season

Friday, October 21, 2011

As Cold Man Winter approaches, it is certain that many seniors and their families agree that winters in the Northeast can be particularly harsh for older people. Many, in fact, remain homebound during much of the winter due to an inability to dig themselves out after a snowstorm or to navigate sn...[READ MORE]

Social Media Smarts…

Thursday, September 08, 2011

As the popularity of these sites grows, so do the risks of using them from: Microsoft Social networking websites such as MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Windows Live Spaces are services people can use to connect with others and to share information such as photos, videos and personal messages. As ...[READ MORE]

5 Ways to Teach Grandkids About Giving

Thursday, September 01, 2011

by: Amy Goyer | from: AARP Grandparents can be powerful role models when it comes to teaching children to think about others In our age of consumerism, many grandparents worry that kids are more focused on getting than giving. But older relatives can have a positive influence in this area. Here a...[READ MORE]

QUOTES ABOUT AGING

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

“Old age is 15 years older than I am.” Oliver Wendell Holmes "Age is strictly a case of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Jack Benny "Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative." Maurice Chevalier "Old people like to give good advice, as solace ...[READ MORE]

Active as you Age …

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Activities for senior citizens can include hobbies like cabinet building, cake decorating, painting, crafting, swimming and a host of other things. Hobbies have a mind body connection that benefits active seniors aging in place by promoting their physical and mental well being. Who knew that havi...[READ MORE]