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 | Feb 20, 2020 | Health & Wellness, Nutrition & Dining, Senior Fitness
9 Heart-Healthy Tips for Seniors Did you know February is American Heart Month? It’s the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease and share a few heart-healthy tips for seniors. Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans. It kills more people than all...
by Krista Scarlett | Apr 8, 2019 | Activities, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
10 Exercises for People with Parkinson’s Disease For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. Research has shown that exercise can improve gait, balance, flexibility, grip...
by Krista Scarlett | Mar 8, 2019 | Activities, Health & Wellness, Senior Fitness
5 Ways to Enhance Brain Fitness & Health We often talk about the importance of exercising the body, but exercising the brain, or brain fitness, is equally as vital. This is especially true later in life as physical changes both in body and in mind are some of the...
by Travis McMaster | May 20, 0216 | Assisted Living, Health & Wellness, Resident Stories, Senior Fitness
How Doanne Kiechel Stays Fit & Active at 88 At 88 years old, Doanne Kiechel is no stranger to physical fitness. A Naval Academy alum, retired naval officer, and Korean War vet, Kiechel has been testing his physical fitness boundaries for decades. Now a resident...
