If you are an older adult, especially in northern climates, weather conditions like snow, ice, sleet, and the process of thawing and refreezing make going...
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8 Questions for Staying Happy and Healthy in Cooler Weather
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Sleep and Aging: The Importance of a Good Night's Rest
No matter the season, getting a good night’s sleep is a benefit to our health and well-being. Making sure we’re getting enough quality sleep becomes even more...
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How Senior Living Communities Personalize the Food Journey
“Imagine eating at the same restaurant every day for 10 months!” Fighting food boredom is an underlying theme of Justin W.’s role as dining services director...
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The Role of Fellowship Tables in Senior Living Communities
Have you ever been to a popular restaurant that’s so busy they have a big table that can accommodate multiple parties at the same time? Shared tables enable...
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The Importance of Nutrition for Healthy Aging [VIDEO]
We all know that our diet can affect how we feel, our moods, and our daily routine. As we age and our appetites change, it's even more important to maintain...
Read MoreHealthy Foods for Kidneys
More than half of seniors age 75 or older are likely to have kidney disease, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University. Kidneys perform critical...
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Soak Up the Sun! 7 Outdoor Activities for Seniors
Getting outdoors and enjoying some fresh air is good for the body, mind and soul. Our bodies need sunlight to produce vitamin D, a nutrient used to build and...
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What is a Liberalized Diet
When most of us hear the word “diet,” we picture a structured list of dos and don’ts. Eat this, never that. But, what if “that” happens to be your favorite...
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How to Achieve Lower Saturated Fat in a Senior's Diet
When people move into a managed senior living community, they often ask about saturated fat in our meals, shared Mark Holmes, national director of culinary...
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Providing a Great Dining Experience for Seniors
Will the food be any good? That’s what every senior wants to know if they are considering a move to a senior living community. And rightfully so! Some...
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