Exploring summer hobbies at The Admiral: benefits of gardening for seniors
As the weather gets warmer, residents at The Admiral at the Lake spend more time enjoying outdoor activities in the beautiful city of Chicago. Luckily, they don’t have to travel…
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Senior Diet and Fitness Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart
The likelihood of developing coronary heart disease and suffering from heart failure increases with age. Normal aging processes can cause changes in the heart and blood vessels that lead to…
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Exercise Can Improve Brain Health as We Age
Aging causes changes to the brain size, vasculature and cognition, but not every area of the brain is impacted in the same way. The most widely seen cognitive impact associated…
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10 Tips for Improving Senior Mental Health
It makes sense to pay as much attention to your mental health as you do your physical health because the two are intertwined. According to the World Health Organization, over…
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Health Benefits of Assisted Living Communities
While embracing life at an assisted living facility, residents naturally embed healthier habits into their daily routine. Living alone, especially those who need a helping hand, are at risk for…
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Shedding Light on Sundowners Syndrome
Daylight savings time began this month, allowing most of the United States and other parts of the world one more merciful hour of sunlight each day. This is good news…
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National Nutrition Month: Personalize Your Plate
Published: March 5, 2021 We like to add a personal touch to our appearance with a favorite headband or hat. We personalize our home by decorating with cherished artwork and…
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Designing Your Best Day
Creating a Supportive Daily Routine This three part health and wellness series was held January 21, February 4, and February 18, 2021. It was intentionally designed to help participants work…
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Healthy Aging: The Friendship Factor
Published: February 18, 2021 Think of all the ways you and your friends have connected in the past week. Emails, texts and photos, maybe Zoom visits and, oh yes, phone…
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