Independent Living

Oftentimes as we age, our quality of sleep and the amount of sleep we get deteriorates. In fact, according to the Sleep Foundation, as early as middle age we lose about 27 minutes of sleep every night with each decade that we age. In addition, the current environment we are all living in with the… Read More

Gratitude is a rather simple concept; however, it can have a real impact on your mental health and overall outlook on life. As we enter the holiday season, gratitude becomes a bigger topic of conversation but it’s a great practice to try and implement in your daily life year-round.  Benefits of Expressing Gratitude Ways to… Read More

Protect Yourself: 5 Risk Factors that Increase the Severity of the Flu The flu is a serious illness causing hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year and resulting in tens of thousands of deaths. While there is a continued focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to protect yourself against seasonal influenza as well. There… Read More

No matter your age, mental health and general wellness can be affected by numerous external factors. During a period of crisis, like the one the world is experiencing at the moment with the coronavirus pandemic, can be a particularly trying and triggering time. One group of particular concern are older adults, who may be impacted… Read More

Now more than ever, more and more people are turning to telemedicine and virtual means of communication. With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have begun to utilize safer, more socially distant means of maintaining their health. This allows older adults to gain access to their healthcare providers without having to leave their home,… Read More

Staying connected and feeling socially engaged becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation can be a serious health risk for older adults. Studies show that people who don’t maintain social connections with their family and friends may experience greater numbers of chronic health problems, such as heart… Read More