Senior Living

• Are You Ready for Virtual Reality?

  

  Have you jumped on the virtual reality bandwagon yet? If you’re interested in technology, you’ve probably heard of VR, and you may know that its popularity in the gaming world has grown exponentially in recent years. VR headsets currently appeal mainly to younger consumers who enjoy video games, but the technology has begun to spread……

  May 26, 2017
• Living with Arthritis: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms

  Arthritis can make everyday tasks difficult and painful. Walking, driving, reaching for items in the grocery store and even getting dressed in the morning can become seemingly insurmountable challenges. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, a time to learn more about this debilitating condition that affects one in every five adults in the United States.……

  April 26, 2017
• Older Americans Month

  Aging is a dynamic process – bringing with it wisdom, experience, and increased skills.  The challenge for us is in ensuring our communities engage seniors and offer platforms to tap into this rich wealth of resources. May is Older Americans Month, and the theme — “Age Out Loud” — focuses attention on giving a voice……

  April 26, 2017
• Dealing with Spring Allergies

  

  Spring brings a bounty of beauty, from green grass to flowering trees to beautiful blooms. With that beauty, however, comes misery for some people in the form of spring allergies. For many seniors, the typical springtime remedy — some form of antihistamine — is not recommended due to health effects that can include medication interactions……

  March 31, 2017
• Bringing Generations Together

  

  Studies have found that intergenerational relationships can benefit both older and younger people in a variety of ways. From learning new skills to relieving loneliness, interaction between seniors and youth opens up a world of opportunities for new experiences. At AlmaVia of San Francisco, intergenerational programming plays a significant role in providing our residents with……

  March 31, 2017
• Benefits of Assisted Living

  

  Has maintaining your home become much more of a chore than it used to be? If you or a family member face challenges with the daily tasks required to keep up a home — including yard work, cleaning and cooking — you may want to consider a move to assisted living. By choosing an assisted……

  March 27, 2017
• Steps to Help Seniors Avoid Identity Theft

  

  For many seniors, having a nest egg provides peace of mind. Unfortunately, healthy savings accounts often make seniors the targets of identity thieves. Scammers also may consider seniors as easy marks because they can be more trusting than younger people, they may live alone and they often have favorable credit scores. If you’re a victim,……

  March 8, 2017
• Tips for Seniors Who Want to Dive into Social Media

  

  Think seniors don’t use social media? That’s so 2013. In 2017, seniors are adopting social platforms for a wide variety of uses well beyond keeping tabs on grandchildren. A recent study from Michigan State University found that online networking can reduce loneliness in seniors and may even give their health a boost. More than 95……

  March 8, 2017
• Top Types of Low-Impact Exercises for Assisted Living

  

  As seniors age, it’s more important than ever to maintain an active lifestyle. By exercising regularly, you greatly increase your chances of remaining independent, improving your overall energy, managing pain, boosting your memory, and warding off serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease and some forms of cancer. As seniors age, it’s more important than……

  January 18, 2017
• Help Your Loved One Avoid These Top Senior Scams

  

  If you’re over 60, you’ve likely been targeted by scammers looking to clean out your nest egg. Senior scams come in a variety of formats, but they all can have devastating consequences. By educating yourself, you can avoid becoming a victim. If you’re over 60, you’ve likely been targeted by scammers looking to clean out……

  January 18, 2017