Senior Housing Connection

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I Wish I Hadn't Waited So Long To Make A Move to A Senior Community

Wednesday, November 06, 2013

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 mind. However,...[READ MORE]

9 Best Things About Being Over 50

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

I’ve been poring over the many wise and intriguing reactions to Next Avenue articles, blog posts and Wrinklepedia discussion questions (the Wrinklepedia section of the site is where we actively engage visitors in chats that can help shape upcoming content.) Our readers have many wonderful...[READ MORE]

Guess what? These 5 Simple Behaviors May Ward off Dementia

Friday, October 11, 2013

How can you protect yourself against dementia? While common risk factors for Alzheimer’s are out of our control – including family history, gender, genetics, and the aging process – new research is uncovering other healthy behaviors that can effectively protect the brain. Here ...[READ MORE]

EATING MORE FIBER LOWERS STROKE RISK

Sunday, September 22, 2013

New study results reinforce the importance of a diet that includes at least 25 grams of fiber daily. (TAH) - Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the US, killing more than 137,000 people annually. Among survivors, the disease is a leading cause of disability. Now, a new study, finds...[READ MORE]

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR VISION NATURALLY WITH EYE EXERCISES

Saturday, September 07, 2013

How often do you think about your eyes during the course of a day. You may rub them every so often or maybe put in an eye drop or two. But how often do you sit back and rest them or exercise them?  We look out of and in many cases overuse our eyes all day long, most of an evening and in al...[READ MORE]

WHY TIME FLIES AS YOU AGE

Friday, August 23, 2013

D oes it seem like Christmas comes sooner and sooner each year? As a child, it seemed like Christmas would never get here. As an adult, they seem to come around sooner and sooner. Many middle-aged folks (whatever that means) notice that time seems to be flying by; the years quickly pass. Why is ...[READ MORE]

48 HOURS OF FAMILY FUN WHEN THEY VISIT

Thursday, August 08, 2013

ROCHESTER, New York (Reuters) - Synonymous with film photography, lilacs and classical music, Rochester offers an unusual array of attractions for a mid-sized U.S. city that brought industrial prowess to a scenic river gorge on Lake Ontario's southern shore. From top-ranked golf courses and nati...[READ MORE]

GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO DON'T WAIT

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Are your children trying to convince you to move to a place where there are people around if you need them? A place where you can get your meals prepared for you when you don’t feel like cooking? A place where you can enjoy life instead of worrying about lawn mowing or snow removal...[READ MORE]

WANT MORE LOVE IN YOUR LIFE?

Friday, July 19, 2013

“For Human Beings, love is the most important fruit of experience in the sense world. Once we really understand the nature of love, or compassion, we will find that love is the way spirit expresses its truth in the world of the senses. We may even say that, in love, the spiritual world awak...[READ MORE]

SHOULD OLDER PEOPLE PROTECT THEIR SKIN FROM THE SUN?

Monday, July 15, 2013

By Derek Jones Cancer We’ve all heard that protecting skin from the sun will help prevent it from aging. But if you’re already older, is there any point to worrying about sun damage? Since July is UV Safety Month (not to mention a time when we’re all enjoying the early summer s...[READ MORE]