Great Sports and Activities for Seniors
As you age, it’s natural to be a little warier about the types of sports and physical activities you can participate in. But physical activity is vitally important to your health, and the more active you are, the healthier and happier you’ll be! Though you may not be able to move like you used to, […]
The Health Benefits of Pets for Seniors
Everyone knows the joys and delights of being a pet parent. But for some people, owning a pet can have some profound health benefits, particularly for older adults. Research shows that pet ownership has mental, physical, and psychological advantages for senior citizens. In addition, giving and receiving love from a furry friend is good for […]
Why Living With Purpose Is Essential During Retirement
Retirement is a time of life we often look forward to – a time full of relaxing, traveling, and enjoying life to the fullest. However, with so much free time available, it’s easy for seniors to feel a little lost, especially without the numerous commitments you once had before retirement. Many seniors lose a sense […]
How to Make Friends When You’re Over 60
Doesn’t it seem that the older we become, the more difficult it is to make true friends? As time passes, the number of friends we have seems to decrease; as the years pass, the number of people in our lives we can trust and count on appears to dwindle. There are plenty of reasons why […]
Caring For Your Loved Ones Through the Storm: Natural Disaster Preparedness For Seniors
By Erinn Scheib, KR Management, LLC Oct 4, 2017 Natural disasters often hit with little warning. The hurricane season of 2017 left many devastated and fearful. Even the most prepared families wonder if there was more they could have done to protect themselves as the storms approached. Those caring for elderly loved ones carried an […]
Beating the Holiday Blues
Not feeling holly jolly during the season? You’re not alone. Twinkling lights, cheerful music, boxes tied in big red bows, and cookies shaped like snowmen should be enough to lift anyone’s spirit, right? Wrong. Stress and depression during the holiday season are not uncommon, especially for those transitioning into assisted living, caregivers struggling to meet […]
Empowering Seniors Through Occupational Therapy
Gardening, wrapping presents, dyeing Easter eggs, baking cookies, stringing Holiday lights, folding towels. What do these things have in common? If you guessed that these tasks can all be utilized in an occupational therapy session, give yourself a pat on the back! Put down the boring weights and take a break from the therapy gym […]
Physical Therapy for Seniors: Regaining Strength & Mobility Regardless of Age
Physical therapists work in a variety of settings including skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, outpatient clinics, and fitness centers. A physical therapists (PT) is an educated, licensed healthcare professional who works with patients to restore or improve mobility, reduce pain and lessen the need for long-term prescription medications. It is common for athletes […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Seniors Supporting the Cause
By Erinn Scheib, KR Management, LLC Let’s talk about the facts. The two most common risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. In the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. It is the second leading cause of cancer death among women […]