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Many studies have looked at the benefits of a number of various creative and artistic activities for seniors. It’s been shown that engaging in a creative hobby helps reduce the risk of dementia and preserve memory. Painting and drawing would obviously make use of one’s imagination allowing to create vivid images of houses, people, and
Pour me a glass please… You may have heard about resveratrol, a compound in red wine and grape juice that seems to slow aging. Speculation from various studies online found that resveratrol-fed mice had stronger bones and better motor coordination, and showed fewer “old age” problems like heart disease, inflammation, and cataracts.
Healthy Eating is more important than ever as we start to age. You might remember the food pyramid, but the USDA recently unveiled a simpler way to help people see what they should eat each day. It’s called MyPlate (https://www.choosemyplate.gov/). The simple graphic on the site shows exactly how the five food
If you’ve never spent time with the residents of Summerset Senior Living, you might not know that our assisted living facilities are home to some wonderful people with amazing stories to share. Our residents’ perspectives on life are the type that only those who have been blessed with longevity can tote, and can teach everyone
If you’ve noticed our pictures on Facebook and Instagram, you might have noted that one of our favorite things to do with our residents is help them garden. We love assisting them in getting a green thumb workout, and there are health benefits to spending time near gardens, as well! Did you know that horticulture
It’s a well known fact that exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Besides helping us to stay at our ideal weight, it also strengthens cardiovascular health, improves bone strength, increases flexibility, and keeps our muscles active and efficient; it even helps provide oxygen to our brain!
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