Articles on "Activities for Seniors"
Study reveals active seniors may outlive sedentary peers
Reuters Health reports a new study provides more evidence that physically active seniors may have a better overall health outlook. Out of 893 people around 80 years old, researchers found that the most active seniors had a lower risk of dying over the four-year study compared to those who moved the least. “It’s another strong piece of evidence that all seniors should be participating in physical activities,” said Dr. Catherine Sarkisian, director of the Los Angeles Community Academic Partnership for [...]
“Learn More Today” in Retirement Communities!
Last month I traveled to Brightview Westminster Ridge to interview one of the residents, Velma Keck for an article we recently published on the benefits of pets in senior living communities. Click here to read the article and watch a video As I approached the community I was impressed by the location, which is right near several schools offering a more inter generational setting for the residents. With academics on my mind I turned into the community and something on [...]
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 5 – 9
December 5 through 9 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and the American Automobile Association (AAA) wants to help keep older drivers and their families safe. The first of the baby boomers turn 65 this year, so the population of seniors will be increasing substantially over the next twenty years. According to the AAA most of us can expect to live 7-10 years past our safe driving ability, so safety is going to be a growing issue. “In less than [...]
Senior Living Art Showcase – Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is now accepting submissions for the annual ALFA Senior Living Art Showcase, an art competition for residents of senior living communities. As one way of showcasing seniors’ continued zeal for life and artistic talent, current senior living residents are being asked to submit their paintings around the theme carpe diem! (seize the day!) “Senior living communities not only encourage residents to pursue the activities they have always loved, they also offer enriching environments [...]
“Seniors” not ready for “Senior Centers” Yet?
Newstimes.com reports on the resistance for many baby boomers to join senior centers, citing our “strong youth culture” as key reason not to join. The article also cites several strategies that senior centers are employing including “Golden Zumba” and even consider bringing the nostalgia of “disco” back to attract baby boomers. Still the centers have an uphill battle, as Patricia Kahlbaugh, a psychology professor at Southern Connecticut State University and baby boomer states in the article, “You see it a [...]
Boost Your Brain Health
Surveys of adult “baby boomers” consistently find that memory loss is a top concern, and Alzheimer’s disease is their most feared disabling disease. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive and fatal disease of the brain in which brain cells fail. The disease seriously impairs a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Adopting a brain-healthy lifestyle can not only help keep your brain healthier as you age but also protect you from chronic illnesses. A [...]
Diana Nyad – Inspiration to Older Athletes
At 61 years old Diana Nyad is attempting a record-setting 103 mile swim from Florida to Cuba. She is clearly viewing this as an opportunity to encourage others to not let age get in front of their dreams, she is quoted on CNN, “When I walk up on those shores of Florida, I want to prove to the AARP crowd that it’s not too late to go back and write that book or adopt that child.” She shares her wisdom [...]
Drum Circles in Retirement Communities
If you thought activities in senior living communities are limited to Bingo and Bridge, then you have not met Alan Yellowitz. Alan facilitates drum circles in a rapidly growing number of retirement, assisted and nursing centers in the Washington, D.C. Metro region. Alan’s story is all too common; in 2009 he was downsized from his job in the information technology field. After spending considerable time and energy looking for similar work, he started to think about changing his career path [...]
Continuing to Challenge Themselves in Independent Living
There is no question that Tricia and Russell Marks, married for 55 years, are world-rounded individuals constantly seeking ways to stay active and challenge themselves. Tricia, who served on the faculty of Princeton University, edited the prestigious Princeton University Library Chronicle. Her book, Deconstructing Legitimacy: Viceroys, Merchants, and the Military in Late Colonial Peru, was received in academic circles as a landmark study. As the couple lived in Latin America for 15 years, Russell’s business career included managing a sugar [...]
Having a Purpose is Ageless
The folks at MetLife really churn out some great research! The other day I learned that they recently released a study “How Purpose is Recession-Proof and Age-Proof” which is a follow up to last years research “Discovering What Matters” which I mentioned back in March 09 during my first move to a senior living community. You can read the details of both of these research projects at their website. For me this report is simply a reminder that above all else [...]
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