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Start Your Heart-Healthy Journey | Week 1 30-Day Challenge
Welcome to Your 30-Day Heart-Healthy Challenge When it comes to heart health, small changes can matter. You do not need to run marathons or overhaul your entire routine overnight. Simple, steady steps can support how your body feels and moves each day. That is what this 30-day challenge is all about. This challenge is designed for those who want to focus on healthy habits in a realistic way. Each week has a simple theme. You move at your own pace. You choose what works for you. Week 1 is all about movement. Not intense workouts. Just gentle activity that fits [...]
Guess What’s Back? (Hint: It’s the Flu)
Looking back over the last few years, have you noticed you battled fewer colds and likely didn’t catch the flu at all? If you did, you’re not alone. For most of us, the precautions put in place to prevent COVID had the happy side effect of also protecting us from the flu. Flu numbers in 2020 and 2021 were lower than normal thanks to handwashing, face masks and social distancing. Flu season 2023 might be a little bit different. More and more of us are going about our daily lives without masks. We’re also attending in-person events and traveling as [...]
8 Brain-Boosting Autumn Activities to Prevent Dementia
Top Activities to Help Prevent Dementia and Keep Your Mind Sharp Is there any season as beautiful as autumn? Sure, summer is sublime and spring is the thing (we won’t even mention winter). But there’s something about summer’s graceful decrescendo into a crisp, golden world of harvests and leaves that feels reinvigorating. And opens the door to new activities to prevent dementia. Fall is a great time to take on new types of recreation. Consider making plans to go pumpkin picking with friends, enjoy some Oktoberfest festivities, or even start reading a new book series. But no matter your [...]
Why More Seniors are Taking Up Forest Bathing—and How You Can Too!
When you hear the term forest bathing, you probably conjure the image of a sun-dappled pool in the midst of towering trees with intrepid explorers discovering and bathing in these wilderness gems. Sounds divine, right? But, unfortunately, not very accessible for seniors! Luckily, this practice requires neither a physical forest nor actual bathing. Much like the trend of flaneuring we introduced you to last year, forest bathing is about relaxation and natural beauty. Anyone can forest bathe regardless of age, physical condition or geographic location. What is forest bathing? Forest bathing is likely new to you, but the practice has been [...]
Glimmers: Stop Doomscrolling and Focus on the Positive
Stop Doomscrolling: Focus on Glimmers for a Healthier Mindset We all want to connect with the world and with each other. We all want to be informed. The problem is, when you can't stop doomscrolling, the daily news can make humanity seem more bad than good. Over the past few years, you’ve read quite a bit on social media about all sorts of negative events. We’ve experienced the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise and fall of cryptocurrency, and even a few eerie small-town crimes, reminding us that anything can happen, anywhere. Getting caught up in an unfortunate pattern of looking for [...]
Virtual Reality at Your Fingertips: A Simple Guide to Inviting VR Into Your Life
In our previous posts on virtual reality (here and here), we explored the benefits of integrating VR into your life. Reduce anxiety, activate your memory, and check items off your bucket list right from home—the possibilities are endless! Senior living communities across the U.S. (and the globe) are enhancing their residents’ well-being with VR. A senior living facility that launched its VR pilot program in 2017 has now integrated VR into all 15 of their facilities. And luxury facilities aren’t the only ones participating in this trend. Smaller communities are following suit. Why? Because the cost of VR programs keeps [...]
Yoga in Fiji? Hike the Grand Canyon? You Can Do it ALL Without Leaving Home
Last month, we shared with you news about the exciting new world of virtual reality (VR) and the numerous health benefits for seniors. But have you considered how VR positively impacts your well-being? Of course, there are many different ways you can use VR to improve your well-being. Whether you’re just having fun inside the experience, purposefully playing a game or educating yourself on a new topic, there are significant health benefits. Here’s how VR can help you feel better, mind, body and soul. #1. Mind VR is just as effective for the mind as the body. By engaging this [...]
4 Ways Virtual Reality Can Improve Your Health and Well-Being After 60
How Virtual Reality is Transforming Experiences for Seniors What do you think of when you hear the words “virtual reality”? If it’s a vision of young people wearing headgear and wildly waving their arms around at nothing … well, you’re right. But virtual reality, VR for short, isn’t just for the youngsters anymore. Seniors are experiencing incredibly positive health outcomes with VR! While VR may sound like science fiction, tech companies are taking interest in the senior market. In a series of articles over the next few months, we’ll explore how VR can improve your health and well-being. What is [...]
It’s Fall, Y’all!
Autumn is finally here! How did that happen so fast? One minute we’re enjoying the sunshine and barbecues in the backyard, and the next we’re welcoming Mr. Autumn Man and digging out wool sweaters. Fall always inspires mixed emotions. On the one hand, we’re sad to see the sunny days and beach trips slip away. On the other hand, the changing weather provides a time for reflection, connection with loved ones and some fantastic fall activities. Since fall has officially arrived, we’re sharing five ways to make the most of the season. #1. Know your AEP options Along with the [...]
Getting Back to Senior Summer Fun (2023 UPDATE)
Summer 2023 is coming fast, and we’re ready for it! With COVID-19 (mostly) in retreat, mask mandates lifting, and life looking more normal than it has in a long time, now’s the time to get out and get active! We decided to update the fun summer activities for seniors for 2023. Sixty-one percent of Americans gained weight during the pandemic. If you’re one of them, exercising more will not only help you shed those extra pounds, but also improve your mental and emotional health. Let’s get Active: Fun Summer Activities for Seniors After being cooped up all winter, enjoying some [...]
