Category: Self Care
Benefits of Chair Yoga for Seniors
In recent years, chair yoga has blossomed in popularity, particularly among the senior community. This accessible form of yoga offers the extensive benefits of traditional yoga practice to those facing mobility, balance, or stamina limitations.
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Brain Workouts: Keeping Your Mind Sharp With Effective Exercises
As we age, attention to our cognitive health becomes increasingly important. Like our bodies, our brains benefit greatly from regular exercise, and it's essential to incorporate brain workouts into our routines to maintain mental agility and sharpness.
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Feeling Guilty as a Caregiver: Strategies and Support
Dealing with the heavy circumstances of caring for an aging loved one can take a tremendous emotional and physical strain on a person. One of the most common emotions someone can feel is caregiver guilt. Although the pressure can seem overwhelming, you aren’t alone.
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Live Well During Retirement in Omaha
Why do so many forward-thinking seniors choose retirement in Omaha? Arts, lifelong learning, history, destinations, festivals and more make it ideal. Offering big city options, but at an easygoing pace, Omaha, Nebraska, is considered one of the Midwest’s Best Places to Live. All the ingredients of a great lifestyle are here: friendly people, booming businesses, exciting entertainment, a central location, and tons of interesting things to do and enjoy. At Heritage Communities, we believe retirement is the perfect time to enjoy days and evenings filled with energy, excitement and connection. And we believe the Omaha area has what you need to do just that. Here are just a few reasons why retirement in Omaha could be just right for you.
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Live Well During Retirement in Phoenix West Valley
A look at exercises and activities that can help older adults build balance and stability to prevent falls, while actually being fun and engaging. Working on flexibility, stability, stretching and strength are vital when your goal is to prevent falls so you can live a long and healthy life. The good news is you don’t have to being a rigorous problem to do so. That’s because many of the movements are simple; many are fun activities as well.
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Dining in Omaha—Great Options for Retirees
Dining in Omaha is high on the list of why retirees love to retire in this ideal location. Learn more. Retirement brings many things to mind: carefree living, new friends, and the time to do all the things you’ve dreamed of doing in a setting that offers you the ingredients of healthy aging. That includes outstanding cuisine. At Heritage Communities, we want to spread the word on why this metropolitan area—and our senior living communities—are an ideal choice. All you need is an appetite for the exceptional!
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Prevent Falls in Seniors With These Fun Exercises and Activities
No one wants to experience a fall, but for those over 55, a fall can lead to serious injury. That’s why learning how to prevent falls is so important for healthy aging. Here’s a look at why falls happen, why preventing them is important, and some exercises and activities that can help older adults build...
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The Memory Care Decision: Dealing With the Guilt
The memory care decision; few things are harder than struggling with the decision of moving a loved one into a senior living memory care program. Often times the associated guilt comes from fear of the unknown and dreading the reactions of others.
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Aging With Grace: Socializing Benefits for Seniors
Author Paul Coelho said, “Friendship isn’t a big thing—it’s a million little things.” That’s certainly true when you consider the countless socializing benefits residents of senior living communities enjoy every day. Spending time with others is a major key to wellness and longevity. At Heritage, we recognize how important it is for older adults to...
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The Gift of Respite Care
Any time of year, but especially during the holidays, respite care at a senior living community like Heritage Communities can be a gift. For a caregiver, who needs a break to rest and recharge with the reassurance the loved one is in reliable, trustworthy hands. As well as for a loved one who could benefit from a change of scene, new friends, and a firsthand look at community life.
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