How Dancing a Little Jig Can Help Prevent Osteoporosis
Everyone loves a little dance, whether it’s out in a social setting or just by yourself in the comfort of your home. While many think that dancing is purely for fun, it’s a great way to stay active in an engaging and freeing way. Dancing will work to strengthen your muscles and also build flexibility […]
How to Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is more than a little hazy memory here and there as we get older. It’s a brain disorder that significantly affects a person’s ability to recall, memorise, reason and think critically over time. Once the disease has entered its more advanced stages, it can also cause a person to behave unpredictably and prevent […]
The Benefits of Gardening For Seniors
When entering the more senior era of our lives, it’s important to not only keep the mind active but to also keep the body moving in age-appropriate ways. When choosing an activity to participate in, you have to consider safe and accessible ones that will benefit you in multiple ways, without placing too much strain […]
Free Online Courses for Seniors
Keeping the mind active with education is one of the best things seniors can do, both for their mental health and their happiness. When we’ve reached the age of retirement, we often end up with so much free time on our hands and generally want something to fill our time up with. Taking courses in […]
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Whether you’re the carer or guardian of an elderly person, or you have a senior close to you who is living alone, taking safety precautions to make their home is safe should be the highest priority. Seniors are more susceptible to accidents and other dangerous situations which is why it would be worthwhile to equip […]
The Importance of Bonding with Grandchildren
We know that grandparents play a very unique role in the lives of children. Grandparents play the part of a parent, friend, guide and mentor in the lives of their grandchildren. Whether they live next door or thousands of miles away, grandparents enhance and support their children (aka the parents) in the limited time they […]
Smartwatches for the Elderly
Smartwatches are not just for the young and tech-savvy anymore. It has become a universal gadget, suitable for all age groups, including the elderly. Apart from the usual benefits, a smartwatch makes for a good gadget for the elderly as it can include different health apps, as well as activities like tracking the calories you’ve […]
What Are The Best Gentle Exercises for Seniors?
Exercising is extremely important as you age gracefully. Setting yourself an exercise routine that can easily be incorporated into your weekly or daily schedule is ideal for any senior. It doesn’t need to be anything too strenuous. However, whether it’s walking, cycling, or swimming, it is vital that you are up and about. As a […]
The Ideal Age to Move into Retirement Homes
You can start planning your retirement at Centennial Living any time you want, but the big question is – at what age should you actually move into a retirement community facility? Typically speaking, a health crisis, loss of independence or death of a partner is usually the catalyst for an individual moving into a retirement […]
The Best Games to Improve Memory
It’s a fact of life that as we age, our mental capacity will show some decline over time. Some people experience this more than others, and some won’t see much change other than a slight slowing down of the brain. No matter which category you fall into, it’s a fantastic idea to keep your mind […]