by Krista Scarlett | Jan 12, 2021 | Activities, Assisted Living, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
New Year’s Resolutions to Ring in the New Year With a new year comes new possibilities. What better way to start 2021 than by thinking about New Year’s resolutions! Perhaps having lived through the uncertainties of 2020, we can appreciate the opportunities each...
by Krista Scarlett | Dec 17, 2020 | Activities, COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
Winter Activities for Seniors The cold, the snow, COVID-19. All of these have the potential to make this winter feel especially dreary, boring, and isolating. However, it’s important for seniors to stay engaged and active to maintain good health and well-being....
by Krista Scarlett | Dec 9, 2020 | COVID-19, Senior Safety
10 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors & Caregivers The weather outside is frightful, especially for seniors. Winter’s harsh chill and icy conditions can be particularly dangerous for older adults. In addition to an increased risk of falls, seniors are also...
by Krista Scarlett | Jun 4, 2020 | Assisted Living, Caregiver Support, COVID-19
Stay Connected with Loved Ones During COVID-19 Social distancing may protect our most vulnerable loved ones, including seniors, but it may also lead to feelings of loneliness or self-isolation. According to research, about a quarter of people over the age of 65 living...
by Krista Scarlett | May 20, 2020 | Assisted Living, COVID-19, Senior Fitness
Staying Physically Active & Safe During COVID-19 Sitting is still the new smoking. Sedentary behavior is bad news all around—it’s linked to poor sleep, depression, and reduced cognitive function in older adults. The longer you sit, the increased your risk of...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 16, 2020 | COVID-19, Health & Wellness, Senior Safety
How to Talk to Seniors About Social Distancing & COVID-19 The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but studies show that older adults—ages 60 and older—are more likely to get seriously sick from it. Like many of us, seniors are also trying to navigate and...
