Category: Healthy Living
What it Means to be Sugar-Free
We all watch the news and read articles about how eating healthy can help us live longer and better lives-what we put into our bodies is very important. However, food labels can sometimes be deceiving. When a food item is….
Whitney Place Tapestry Neighborhoods Get Right to “The Core and Abs and Cardio”
How Tapestry Residents Stay Fit In each Whitney Place Tapestry Neighborhood, staff offers a daily exercise program with titles you’d expect to see at the local gym: “Train & Tone” “Sweat & Stretch” and “Core Matters” to name a few…..
How to Identify and Help Manage Dementia
As we age, our bodies and our minds evolve. Sometimes this change results in cognitive decline, including a lessening of mental acuity related to dementia. Identifying, acknowledging, and managing this season of change can be a challenge for the person….
How to Plan for Long-term Care
One consequence of us living longer lives is there’s an increasing number of seniors who need long-term care. While the care needs of people change as they age, staying at home and living independently for as long as possible….
Interior Design with Safety in Mind
Your home is your castle. But, as we age, different considerations emerge regarding our living environments, so those “castles” need to evolve to meet changing needs. While it’s important to be able to embrace independence, make sure it is….
Addressing Common, Age-Related Medical Concerns
In America today, we can expect to live longer than ever before. As we navigate our senior years, carefully managing chronic conditions is one key to staying healthy. Getting older can bring on health problems as our bodies change….
Aging and Inflammation
How Food can Help Manage Pain As we grow older, the usual aches and pains become more noticeable. There are many reasons why this may happen, but there are also several methods to manage or even eliminate the pain. Our….
Optimal Eating For Seniors
The Importance of Selecting Healthy Foods Healthy eating is more prominent in today’s culture than it was 40 years ago, 10 years ago and even last year. As we get older, we begin to notice more aches and pains and….
Caring for a Loved One—and Yourself in the Process
How to determine if you are a caregiver and what you can do to support seniors close to you We’re living longer, healthier lives. While it is a tremendous bonus to enjoy each other’s company for years more than in….
Activities Supporting Independence for Seniors
For seniors, staying active, laughing, and simply having fun helps the body stay strong and mind stay sharp. Whether living independently, in an assisted living community, or skilled nursing center, there are plenty of activities for older adults to enjoy….