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Senior Living Tips: How to Avoid Catching the Flu
September 13, 2022
People look forward to the fall season for many reasons — cooler weather, football, Thanksgiving, fall foliage (in some parts of the country), pumpkin pie, hockey and Halloween, to name a few. However, fall ushers in the worst of the flu season, and getting a bad case of the flu can be [...]
Looking for a Cool Way to Improve Your Fitness Level? Hit the Pool for Water Aerobics or Swimming!
August 18, 2022
Swimming and water aerobics are among the most popular fitness activities for seniors, whether they’re in a senior living community or not. The advantages for those living in a retirement community include easy access to a pool — oftentimes an indoor pool — and instructors who are trained [...]
Senior Living Fitness Programs Benefit Cognitive Health, Too
July 18, 2022
You may already know that staying physically fit can help lower your risk for chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and various cancers as you get older. Research indicates that certain types of cardiovascular activities, like aerobic exercise, can also benefit your brain. When your [...]
Senior Living Means More Time With the Grandkids
June 13, 2022
A fundamental truth about living in a retirement community is that you have more time to do as you please. You no longer have to devote afternoons, days or weekends to maintaining and repairing your house. If you have grandchildren, senior living frees up more of your time to share with them. [...]
To Avoid Dehydration Symptoms, Make Your Water Bottle Your Best Friend
May 16, 2022
Southern California’s temperate climate makes hiking, biking, gardening and other outdoor activities for seniors enjoyable all year through — but with summer just around the corner, you may be spending even more time outside. As temperatures start to climb, it’s more important than ever to [...]
Inspired Senior Living Takes the Guesswork Out of Good Nutrition (and Puts Full Flavor on the Menu!)
April 14, 2022
“Laughter radiates around the dinner table, where friends and family gather to nourish the body, mind and soul.” — Joshua Brent, Director of Culinary Creations at The Variel Do you know the difference between a macronutrient and a micronutrient? Or how much magnesium and vitamin D you [...]