For seniors, one of the most common problems faced comes in the form of isolation and loneliness. In fact,a survey conducted by the National Poll of Healthy Aging found that one out of every three seniors is lonely. Whether you or a loved one is feeling a bit of the blues, there’s a way to…
It’s no surprise that participating in mentally stimulating activities help to maintain cognitive health. But did you know that physical activity plays a major role in brain health, too? That lap around the block in the fresh morning air or the water aerobics class you’re attending could be helping more than just your physical health.…
There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them. -Ralph Marston It can be difficult to get out of the “this is the way things have always been” mindset – especially when it comes to where you live and how you live. When you learn that moving…
“Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing.” Hunter S. Thompson Reaching your golden years means you’ve earned the right to sit back and enjoy retirement. But that doesn’t mean you have to sit still, and it certainly doesn’t mean you have to give up what you enjoy doing. At Symphony Senior Living,…
You know that finding the right level of care for your loved one can be challenging. You’ve noticed that your parent or loved one is having a harder time maintaining their independence. While they tell you they’re just having a “senior moment”, you know that a transition to a senior living community can help improve…
Do you remember some of the TV shows that you and your loved one used to watch? The Lone Ranger, I Love Lucy, The Andy Griffith Show, Batman and Bewitched might come to mind. All these shows from the golden age of television, have one key aspect in common: the main character had a partner…
Caring for your loved one can be extremely rewarding. But as satisfying as it can be, sometimes a break is necessary. Especially right now, amid a global pandemic, caring for your loved one can become more difficult than ever. It can be challenging to continue to care for your loved one when your plate is overloaded, and you start feeling run down. Self-care is giving…
The passion to help other knows no boundaries. And there’s no question that coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our day to day lives. Given the nature of the virus, seniors are one of the highest-risk groups. As a result, senior living communities and older adults across the country are doing their best to limit their exposure.…
Baseball great Micky Mantle once said, “If I had known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself.” It’s a notion many seniors today can connect with. Since May is World Skin Cancer and Melanoma Prevention month, it’s the perfect opportunity to put those wise words into practice.…
You know that being a caregiver for your parent or senior loved one can be a full-time job at times. But helping your loved one have a healthy and engaging lifestyle makes it all worth it. The only problem is that many senior caregivers often forget or don’t take the time to take care of…