Health Tips
Water Doesn’t Have To Be Boring
Water does not have to be boring! Kick it up a notch and add a little zest by adding some cucumber slices! Adding a few slices of cucumber to your water can be quite refreshing while making it easier for you to get the hydration you need. Need a few reasons why drinking cucumber water is a…
Read MoreMom, Dad…We Need to Talk
We’ve all experienced it… That moment when you have something that you need to talk to your parents about but aren’t quite sure how to start the conversation. If you have aging parents, maybe you’ve already thought about it and maybe you haven’t, but the time will come where you will need to discuss: end of life plans. Unfortunately, too many times these…
Read MoreA Summer Mocktail to Stay Hydrated
It’s summer time and temperatures are rising. As the temperatures rise it becomes increasingly important to make sure we keep our bodies hydrated. Our bodies are made up of 60% water and every single cell in the human body needs water to function properly. Water is important for healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well…
Read MoreCelebrating Independence Through Healthy Living
A healthy senior is able to function independently, so in the spirit of July 4th, let’s celebrate the holiday within our communities by promoting independence through healthy living. What is the main difference between a relatively healthy 90-year old and a person who is bed ridden at age 70 (not taking into consideration health and…
Read MoreCommunity Health Improvement Week
June 1-7 is Community Health Improvement Week! Older adults are among the fastest growing age groups, and the first “baby boomers” (adults born between 1946 and 1964) turned 65 in 2011. More than 37 million people in this group (60 percent) will manage more than 1 chronic condition by 2030. Older adults are at high…
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