Aquatic therapy for seniors consists of exercises and stretches performed in water for relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic benefits. The specific properties of water make aquatic therapy much different from traditional physical therapy, because you can use water for resistance in place of gravity or weights. Read how buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure, and hydrodynamics […]
Volunteering for Seniors and Giving Back to the Community
If there’s one thing we all have in common, it’s that life goes by fast. Many of us barely have time to keep up with work, families, and our own needs. So giving back to our community, well, it had to wait. But now that we’re retired, our professional lives behind us and our families […]
Benefits of Intergenerational Activities for Seniors
Baby Boomers, Millennials, Gen Z, Generation Alpha: We distinguish the generations with different names and define them by different attributes. But what happens if, instead of focusing on differences, we encourage older and younger generations to come together? Intergenerational activities benefit people in different age groups, as they learn from each other, share experiences, and […]
Ways to Exercise Your Brain
Like spinach, physical activity and proper dental hygiene, brain exercises are good for you. Cognitively stimulating activities can improve memory, make you feel happier and healthier, reduce stress and increase social interaction. Plus, challenging your mind through engaging activities is fun! Here are just a few ways to exercise your brain: Learn Something New Research […]
How to Downsize to a Senior Living Apartment
There’s a reason downsizing is sometimes reframed as rightsizing: Moving into a smaller space with fewer belongings can be an opportunity to simplify as you shed the extraneous belongings and responsibilities that tend to accumulate with time. Nevertheless, the process of downsizing can be daunting. If you’re considering a move to an independent living community, […]
5 Best Hobbies for Seniors
Retirement isn’t a time to rest on your laurels. It can be an opportunity to act on long-cherished dreams, strike out on new adventures and participate in the pastimes you want to pursue. In fact, according to the National Institute on Aging, engaging in meaningful activities has health benefits for older adults, including longer life […]
