Senior living community culture is the collection of values, beliefs, ethics, and attitudes that characterize a community and guide practices. Community culture influences everything from staff behavior to older adults’ ways of living. Michele Holleran, founder and CEO of Holleran Community Engagement Research and Consulting, suggests that “creating a campus where both employees and residents…
The rise in the population of senior citizens has led to the development of more assisted living communities. Across the states, you will find resident communities with lots of amazing senior activities. Among these recreations are arts and crafts. Arts and crafts are beneficial techniques to unlock the creative sides of everyone, including assisted living…
As an independent senior looking forward to spending your retirement years in Florida, you may be curious about senior recreation centers available in Florida and the activities they offer. You most likely expect to maintain your routine and engage in your hobbies and interests. You also hope that retirement will give you more time to…
Physical activity is just as critical for seniors as it is for any other age group. By getting regular exercise, seniors can improve their health and quality of life, not to mention aid in preventing medical issues. Seniors should feel empowered to pursue whatever fitness regimen best fits their interests and personality. At the same…
Expressing creativity through arts and crafts is great exercise for your brain. As people age, physical activity may become more difficult, making stimulating mental activity even more important. While art is naturally an all-ages activity, some arts and crafts projects lend themselves to seniors. Do you want to better understand the benefits of arts and…
Eating right is important at any age, but it sometimes gets neglected as people grow older. Healthy living for seniors requires the right food choices, which is why many retirement programs like assisted living include dining services. What does a healthy diet for seniors look like? Why Nutrition Matters for Seniors Good nutrition is essential…
Exercise is often a very important part of maintaining health and living a good quality of life. Yet, many people think that getting older limits a person’s ability to exercise. That is not always the case. Even if you have not done so in a while, it may be possible to start a new regimen.…
Many seniors use a significant number of medications. Sometimes it can be frustrating to manage them all. Different doses and medications at various times of the day can become confusing. With a bit of medication assistance, though, you can reduce the risk of using the wrong medications or missing a dose. That’s where our team…
Spring brings with it better weather, beautiful flowering plants, and the desire to spend more time active and engaged with life. This is also a good time to start getting in some extra steps and perhaps to meet with friends again. Finding the right things to do that you enjoy is an important part of…