Senior Living News

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.

4 Benefits of Learning an Instrument as a Senior

Whether you've never played an instrument before or you want to switch instruments and try something new, playing an instrument as a senior provides a wealth of benefits. Consider the following four benefits of learning an instrument as a senior.

Tips for Seniors to Stay Cool this Summer

As the official start to summer, June 21st is a great day for seniors around Hickory Villa to begin making plans to safely beat the heat over the coming weeks.Though Omaha doesn't traditionally get as hot as some of our southern neighbors, temperatures can still easily soar high enough to trigger heat illnesses. To help our residents prepare, we've created this list of tips for seniors to stay cool this summer.

Finding Purpose Through Gardening

More than just a hobby to pass the time, gardening is a satisfying activity that provides ways for seniors to enjoy working with natural elements and a purpose in caring for plants.Gardening requires forward thinking. Seniors who wish to garden have to determine the type of plants they'd prefer to handle — such as houseplants, vegetables or flowers — what they would like to achieve through gardening and how best to accomplish these goals.

Studying the Last Supper: Messages for Seniors

During this time of Lent and as we approach Easter Sunday, many residents of Hickory Villa assisted living community may be reflecting on the reason for the celebration. But before the stone was rolled away that Easter morning centuries ago, a lot took place in Jerusalem over the week between Jesus' triumphant arrival and His Resurrection.