Senior Living News

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.

The Benefits of Socialization for Seniors

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation. God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: Psalms 68:5-6aThe staff members and residents in Hickory Villa form a close-knit community which lives, works and plays together. This togetherness brings a comforting security to each day and is one of the ways that an assisted living community enriches the lives of everyone involved.

Getting Exercise In Indoors At Your Assisted Living Community

With spring a few months away and cold winter winds still blowing in Kearney, seniors living in the Cambridge Court assisted living community may be looking for a way to beat the winter blues and stay active.There's a reason winter weight gain is such a cliche. As the days grow shorter, temperatures drop and outdoor environments become more inhospitable, people of every age become more sedentary. And it's no wonder: your favorite chair near a fire or a warm blanket in bed can be the best of companions on a warm winter morning or afternoon.

Five Ways to Read More for Your Faith

December is Spiritual Literacy Month, and with the holidays encroaching and making schedules busy, this is a great time for residents at Hickory Villa to make a commitment to spending more time reading to support their faith.One reason to bolster your faith-based reading habit in December is because it promotes seeking some quiet, restful time during a season that can be overwhelming. Plus, with the new year approaching and the reason for the season causing many to turn toward spiritual thoughts, it's a great time to cement a new habit.

Why Seniors Don’t Have to Say Yes to Every Holiday Party

The holidays come with a variety of activities and obligations for each person, with some people feeling more pressure to attend events, parties and gatherings than other. But the hectic pace of the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can have implications for mental health and happiness — even for seniors who are living retirement years in an assisted living community. Managing your time and resources wisely helps you enjoy the holidays without experiencing negative effects to your mental and physical health.

Shining a Light From Your Assisted Living Apartment

Psalm 18:28 says "You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light."Not only does God turn our darkness into light, he calls us to shine that light into the world around us. That shining isn't so others can see our brightness, but so they can see the work of Christ in us. Living in an assisted living community doesn't remove God's call to be a light in the darkness of the world; in some ways, being a part of a community like that at Hickory Villa in Omaha, NE, makes it more important to be a beacon.

Three Tips for Spending Time with Your Grandkids

As we celebrate National Grandparents Day this month in Hickory Villa, let us remember the special role that God has given to many seniors. In Deuteronomy 4:9 KJV, God calls grandparents to not forget the many things they have learned in their lives and to pass them on to their families.