A 2013 Mother’s Day survey confirmed the saying that “mothers write on the hearts of their children what the world’s rough hand cannot erase.” Respondents overwhelmingly (90%) described their mothers as inspirational to themselves and others. Respondents were asked to describe their mother in one word and “loving” was at the top of the list. Another question asked readers what…read more →
Getting wrinkles and gray hair doesn’t automatically mean that you have to slow down. Healthy habits are the key to maintaining a satisfying quality of life well into one’s golden years. Not only that, a healthy day-to-day routine helps you weather life’s challenges, enables you to handle the inevitable physical changes of aging, and even boosts energy. What are the…read more →
Many older Americans are living alone in their homes, but a startling number of those seniors are experienceing social isolation, depression, and dementia symptoms. The results of a decades long study form the University College London on the impact of loneliness and isolation has shown that both loneliness and infrequent contact with friends and family can, independently, decrease quality of…read more →
There is a Friday the 13th in February, March and November of 2015. Also know as Black Friday in some countries, it is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. The scientific name for fear of “Friday the 13th” is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, from the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή, meaning “Friday”), dekatreís (δεκατρείς, meaning “thirteen”), and Phobos (Φόβος, meaning “fear”). Read…read more →
Friday, February 20, 2015 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.
Start Moving for Your Independence on Monday, January 12th at 9:00 a.m. in the Recreation Room. America’s Authority on Fitness (ACE), shares why older adults need to get plenty of safe and appropriate exercise – Exercise helps maintain mobility and stamina, reduces the incidence of disease, and leads to an overall better qualify of life. Additionally, they give 10 specific…read more →
Blankets or Throws — While this may sound obvious, you can’t go wrong with a cozy blanket or throw. There are so many custom options available these days! Whether you’re a talented quilter who can create a homemade masterpiece, or you prefer to customize with a heartfelt photo throw from Costco or Shutterfly—this is a gift option that will warm the…read more →
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Mountain Vista Family Room On the Big Screen Close Captioned Surround Sound Comfy Chairs One Hour Episodes Lark Rise to Candleford is a British television costume drama series, adapted by the BBC from Flora Thompon’s trilogy of semi-autobiographical novels about the English countryside, published between 1939 and 1943. The series is set in the…read more →
According to a literature review by researchers at the University of California, approximately half of all adults over the age of 65 experience “some form of sleep difficulty, including longer sleep onset times, lower rates of sleep efficiency, more time in bed, more awakenings during the night, earlier wake up times, and more daytime naps.” For the factors related to…read more →
Sunday, September 7th is Grandparents Day. Grandparents are crucially important figures, both to their grandchildren and adult children, but also to society as a whole. The profile of the American grandparent is changing. They are growing in numbers, widely diverse, and younger than past generations. According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, the average age of a new grandparent is just…read more →