Senior Living News

Why Creativity Matters and How Seniors Can Engage in It

Creativity isn’t something that’s beneficial only for your grandchildren. Whether you pick up a pencil to draw a sketch or simply engage in adding color to your assisted living apartment, flexing your creative muscles can have benefits for mental and physical health. Find out more about why creativity matters and get some tips for incorporating it into your life below.

Documenting Historical Events for Posterity

Documenting historical events is a great way to keep track of everything that has happened in your lifetime. Whether you grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and want to document how the city has grown or you're more interested in using news clippings to trace your family roots, you have plenty of options when it comes to documenting historical events for posterity. Follow these tips to create a journal or scrapbook that you'll be proud to share with your loved ones and assisted living community neighbors.

5 Ways Seniors Can Use Technology to Enhance the Assisted Living Experience

The rise of advanced digital technology has transformed life in the 21st century in too many ways to count. Seniors are one of the groups that have benefited most from this transformation: All kinds of life-enhancing benefits and conveniences are now within reach at the press of a button, and seniors are learning to adopt these technologies in ever-greater numbers to make life better. For seniors in assisted living communities, for example, here are five ways technology can enhance quality of life.

Taking a Virtual Vacation From Your Assisted Living Apartment

March 30 is National Virtual Vacation Day, which is an unofficial holiday founded by TerranceTalksTravel.com. The company that self-declared the day is a travel website that helps people plan traditional vacations, but the day is all about promoting the concept of rest and recharging where you are. Find out more about the benefits of vacations below and how even seniors in assisted living communities might benefit from brief staycations.

Did You Know Senior Bodies Have Unique Nutritional Needs?

Pick up a package of food in the supermarket and you'll find the nutritional information. You can quickly see how much of your daily allotted intake of sodium a certain food is or whether an ingredient in your favorite recipe has a high percentage of a necessary vitamin. But those nutritional labels are general in nature. They're based on a 2,000-calorie diet for an average person.

4 Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Taking a Walk

Residents of Hickory Villa assisted living community in Omaha, NE, know that exercise is important. It's no secret that cardio that gets your blood flowing and regular movement help keep your entire body — including your mind — healthy. But sometimes workouts seem like a daunting proposition. Before you skip exercise because you don't have the right clothing, equipment or skills, consider these four benefits of a simple walk.

Activities to Fight Loneliness this Holiday Season

The holidays are generally a time for family, friends, celebrations and feelings of happiness and joy. For some people, the holidays can feel isolated and lonely. This may be due to living in different parts of the country from family and friends, the loss of a spouse or even dealing with a loved one's dementia. The good news is that there are many things you can do to help you fight depression and sadness during one of the busiest seasons of the year.

Four Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Grandchildren

Observing annual holidays with your family lets you switch up normal routines and enjoy activities and treats specific to that time of year. This provides the opportunity for seniors to pass on traditions and make special memories before their grand kids grow up.

Bullet Journals: Recording Your Thoughts Creatively

Since their introduction in 2013, bullet journals have become popular around the world for their at-a-glance design that lets people from all walks of life collect their thoughts and schedules in one convenient location.

5 Mobile Apps that Give Your Brain a Workout

Brain exercise apps may help keep your mental skills sharp and help challenge the mind. With just a few minutes a day, you may be able to increase your cognitive abilities and enhance your IQ. If you enjoy playing mobile games, consider these five brain training applications you can enjoy in your assisted living apartment.