Category: Senior Living

The mutual benefits that both children and seniors get from interaction with each other is evident in many different programs and facilities that bridge the gap between the two age groups. “In promoting the well-being of the next generation, older adults experience fulfillment and purpose in their own lives.”

Herb gardens are a fun accessory in any home. Lots of people enjoy spending time creating different types of herb gardens. The most creative ones are designed for small spaces like apartments without a backyard and above first-floor patios. There are dozens of ways that you can create your own beautiful herb garden, even if you feel like you don’t have space.

Physical activity is necessary to live a longer life. Everybody knows that exercise is healthy. Walking is a great way to help the body stay healthy. Researchers determined that 100 steps per minute were adequate enough to achieve the benefits that come from moderate intensity activity.

In today’s world, we don’t see kids coloring as much as we do adults. Adult coloring is a major trend and people are loving it for a lot of different reasons. 

 Participating in the things you enjoy and sharing your talents helps prevent anger, depression, and loneliness.  Participating in the things you enjoy and sharing your talents helps prevent anger, depression, and loneliness. However, sharing personal talents when you have limited mobility can be tricky but, there are ways to share your talents with others and connect with those that have similar interests. Technology and the Internet have opened up doors for people who otherwise may not have an opportunity to share their writing, to share their voices and music, and to share their artwork.

We all know the best gifts come from the heart. What better gift could you give your mother or grandmother than spending some quality time with them and give them a surprise makeover!

As Mother’s Day approaches we share some ideas for spending the special day and considering the best gifts.

Like everyone, older adults benefit from quality social interactions. Engaging with other people of all ages can be an uplifting experience that has physical, mental, and other benefits for everyone involved.

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to recognize all the women in our societies, communities, and in our lives! This post mentions just a few of the women who are role models and pioneers for the generations that follow them.