As you age, you may start to consider senior living options that liberate you from the mundane burdens of daily chores like cooking and household maintenance. Thankfully, independent living options are available and accessible to help make your life run smoothly and conveniently. Independent living also comes with many other benefits that are central to…
With the holidays approaching, there are many activities which you can do. The holidays can often be a boring time. For starters, everyone else is busy and running around which can make you feel left out. However, this does not have to be the case. Indeed, there are numerous activities that you can take up…
As you age, it is important to do everything you can to stay sharp and healthy both physically and mentally. That means finding new and interesting activities that can help keep your mind active. In this blog post, we will share some great activities for mental health improvement that you can enjoy. Join a Book…
As we age and our bodies change, so does our ability to tolerate alcohol. Alcohol affects you more since your body can’t process alcohol like it used to. According to the drinking guidelines for older adults, men should limit themselves to a maximum of two standard drinks per day. In contrast, women should limit themselves…
Seaton Voorhees offers suites and one- and two-bedroom senior apartment homes in Voorhees, NJ that our residents can pick from to suit their level of needs and comfort. Our apartment homes feature amenities such as individual climate control and safety features, and our Impressions housekeeping team makes sure that all the suites and apartment homes are…
Senior living today has evolved to offer a plethora of senior living amenities and activities right on site to ease the demands of daily life. Residents can look forward in engaging in fun and stimulating activities with fellow neighbors to support their mental and physical health. If you are touring the senior living programs in…
While mental health awareness has been improving over the years, most depictions and representations of depression in media usually cater to younger audiences, leaving much to be desired from older audiences. Geriatric depression can easily be overlooked as typical grumpiness and crabbiness associated with old age, leading to harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about aging and…
Particularly as you age, it becomes more and more important to maintain adequate balance. Good balance, at least in your younger years, consisted mainly of having strong core muscles. Other factors creep in, however, as you age. The ability to stand on your feet may be compromised by poor vision, weakened muscles, certain medications, and…
A large percentage of the elderly population are still able to drive safely well into their 80s or even longer. Even so, there are various physical issues that are age-related which can interfere with their driving abilities. Hence, it is crucial for older adults to have their needs evaluated to ensure their safety while on…
Research has associated reduced mortality and happiness with each other, which is why it’s no wonder that a pleasant mood is important for so many elderly individuals. Rather than remaining grumpy, improving your mood can help you and your elderly loved one reap the multiple health benefits that happiness can bring from improved heart health…