Category: Wellness
How to Tell When It’s Time to Downsize
June 27, 2020
It’s not always easy to tell when it’s the right time to consider downsizing and preparing for the next chapter of your life. The process of downsizing itself can seem overwhelming and intimidating to some, so you probably have put it off as long as possible. However, downsizing can have many great benefits for you […]
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Why is it Important for Seniors to Socialize?
June 12, 2020
Socializing plays a significant role in overall health as you age. When you participate in activities like spending time with family and friends and joining community events, you are actively improving your physical and mental health. Maintaining a regular, socially active lifestyle can help you avoid feeling isolated, lonely or depressed and can improve your […]
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Natural Ways to Improve Your Quality of Sleep Tonight
March 10, 2020
Nothing beats a good night of sleep. Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly difficult to achieve a restful sleep that leaves us feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed in the morning. While research suggests that we need about seven to nine hours of uninterrupted, high-quality sleep to function optimally and stave off illness, most of us are falling short and suffering from a variety of mental and physical health problems as a result.
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Aging Eyes – The Short Short Story of My New Blouse
January 15, 2020
Note to Readers: In 2016, our state association for non-profit senior living and senior care facilities, called LeadingAge Texas, hosted an art and writing contest called “ArtsInspire.” This article won in the prose selection. The author, Lydia Blanchard, age 78 upon completion, read the story aloud to the group at the reception and it brought chuckles to all of us. Enjoy!
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