Keeping Yourself Busy While Staying Indoors
Staying active and involved year-round is important for everyone, especially seniors. For most of us Winter is when we spend most of our time indoors. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it fun, though. Not only does staying active help to raise your mood and increase your energy; it boosts your brain health too! That’s […]
Staying Connected During the Holidays
For many of us holiday traditions are an essential part of the winter season. These traditions bring up feelings of joy and create a sense of family. This time of year can be a lonely time for a lot of people. The opportunity to share a meal, attend a special event, or partake in holiday […]
Embracing an Attitude of Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a great time to focus on what we are grateful for and to reminisce about the richness of our life experiences. Maintaining mindfulness on Thanksgiving by focusing on what we are grateful for and the connections we have with friends and family helps us to create a meaningful holiday season that we can […]
Keeping Active
As we age it’s important to stay active and finding ways to keep active helps. Humans have a lot of moving parts, it’s great to try and include various areas of your body and strive for a diverse range of motion. At any age these things are important, but more so as we continue to […]
The Dog Days of Summer
So why the name, Dog Days of Summer? Well, there is actually a scientific reason for this. In our night sky shines our brightest star, Sirius. The star Sirius, which is nicknamed the Dog Star, is actually part of a group of stars called The Great Dog. During this time of the year (40 days […]
Four Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
With so many different diets to choose from, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Healthy eating habits are important at any stage in life. However, as we age practicing healthy eating habits becomes even more important. Here are four healthy eating tips to help you make informed decisions that will keep you […]
How to Identify and Prevent Social Isolation in Seniors
Social isolation is a one of the most prevalent issues among aging adults, now more than ever. Here are some signs that you or a loved one may be experiencing the effects of social isolation, and what can be done about it. Signs of Social Isolation: Here are some signs of social isolation that you […]
Meditation for Seniors
Incorporating a regular meditation practice into your life can be extremely beneficial for your mind, body, and soul. Meditation is also a wonderful way to cope with issues that naturally arise as we age. Ongoing changes in our physicality and environment can cause anxiety, stress, and depression. Practicing meditation helps us to accept change with […]
Six Benefits of Stretching for Seniors
Did you know that stretching can help relieve stress, chronic pain, and reduce risk of injury? When you become a resident at Garden Plaza of Valley View , you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a regularly scheduled stretch class. Regular stretching is a great way to elevate your quality of life. Here are six […]
How to Stay Fulfilled During Retirement
One thing that people often overlook is that it can take a lot of work and creativity to spend your time in a fulfilling way. Most people spend their pre-retirement years abiding to the schedules and needs of others; and once they’re free of those ties they can have a hard time feeling a […]