As your family member or loved one ages, it’s essential to keep active and exercise regularly to age well and stay healthy. In fact, a regular exercise routine is almost a must to fully enjoy benefits such as dementia prevention, reduced risk of falls, improved overall wellness, and even lower risk of death. However, as…
It may surprise some individuals, but people actually continue to run for fitness and pleasure well into their 60s and beyond. Are they sprinting like Olympians? Likely not. But it can be a highly beneficial and enjoyable pursuit. Not surprisingly, running for the elders is an activity that must be done with some care. As…
One of the main features of a senior living community is the wide variety of enrichment programs provided for loved ones. Whether taking trips into towns or simply participating in arts and crafts, Discovery Village at The West End offers a comprehensive list of activities. Elderly enrichment should be treated as a priority as it…
People who have concerns about their health should be mindful of the foods they eat, as these can directly affect their well-being and vitality. The problem with many aging adults is that they only make efforts to eat better when there’s an issue or concern about their health, rather than taking preventive measures to improve…
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that slowly develops and gradually worsens over several years. If you have a loved one who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, their memory, cognition or personality will be affected depending on the stage of the disease they are at. However, even though there is an Alzheimer’s trajectory that most…