Holistic Wellness

  • Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health

    Foods to Add to Your Diet for Heart Health

    Keeping your heart healthy into your golden years and beyond is a worthy goal. Since heart disease is the top cause of death in older adults, it’s wise to do everything possible to boost your heart health. The good news is, like any other body muscle, the heart is susceptible to healthy lifestyle changes. It’s……

  • Heart-Healthy Activities for Seniors

    Heart-Healthy Activities for Seniors

    At Elder Care Alliance, we care deeply about the heart health of all our residents. We know that maintaining good heart health involves living a healthy lifestyle. In addition to eating a diet that provides the nutrients your heart needs, it’s also essential to engage in heart-healthy activities. Here are some of our top suggestions……

  • How Much Exercise Is Too Much for Older Adults?

    How Much Exercise Is Too Much for Older Adults?

    Adequate exercise is important throughout all phases of life. Physical activity is required to keep our bodies and minds functioning optimally. Those who live sedentary lifestyles are more likely to suffer from various mental and physical health problems than those who try to stay active. But for the seniors in your life, you may be……

  • How Technology Can Improve Senior Health

    How Technology Can Improve Senior Health

    Many people are under the impression that it’s natural to become less informed about technology as you age. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Senior health and technology can go hand in hand, as shown by recent research and technological advancements aimed to improve people’s quality of life as they age.   If……

  • 5 Easy Exercises for Older Adults

    5 Easy Exercises for Older Adults

    Exercise is important for people in all stages of life, especially seniors. Here are five easy senior exercises Elder Care Alliance recommends for staying fit and healthy as you age. 1. Sit to Stand Sit to stand is a great exercise for helping older adults maintain strength and mobility. To complete this exercise, follow these……

  • Spirituality and Quality of Life for Seniors

    Spirituality and Quality of Life for Seniors

    As people age, it’s common for their quality of life to decline somewhat. But because this is a common occurrence, that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. Spirituality may be the key to maintaining a good quality of life well into your senior years. Elder Care Alliance is well aware and offers community environments that support good……

  • Symptoms of Seasonal Depression in Older Adults

    Symptoms of Seasonal Depression in Older Adults

    Seasonal depression is a very real and common problem among people of all age groups. So this year, make sure you’re looking out for the older loved ones in your life by being aware of the symptoms of seasonal depression in seniors. Understanding Seasonal Depression Seasonal depression is more formally known as seasonal defective disorder.……

  • Why Eating Together Is Better for Seniors

    Why Eating Together Is Better for Seniors

    Eating together used to be a common occurrence for many families. Today, it’s becoming rarer to see families sit together and enjoy a meal around the table. But this disappearing tradition is perhaps more important today than it ever has been. Many people are so busy that they rarely spend time simply talking and visiting……

  • How to Help Kids Feel Close to Faraway Grandparents

    How to Help Kids Feel Close to Faraway Grandparents

    In the United States, 80% of adults aged 65 and older are grandparents. However, being a grandparent looks different for everyone. Some grandparents are heavily involved in their children’s and grandchildren’s lives, while others are not. Distance can significantly affect how close grandkids feel to their grandparents. When you live far from your parents, it……

  • How To Manage Caregiver Fatigue

    How To Manage Caregiver Fatigue

    Caring for a family member is one of the best ways to show your love for them. But being a caregiver can also strain your physical, mental, and emotional health. It’s natural to feel burned out after taking care of someone else’s needs for a while. To help you rejuvenate yourself and take care of……