Wellness and Fitness Articles
Shared hobbies and interests bring friends together in CCRC senior living communities
December 19, 2019 Community, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Residential Living, Senior Living Brethren Village, BV, CCRC, independent living, residents, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
Growing up, you always had a friend you could call to go to the mall at a moment’s notice. Or, a neighborhood friend who was ready for an impromptu game …
Stay safe during senior living by following these 6 steps to prevent falls
December 12, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Residential Living, Senior Living, Skilled Care, Uncategorized, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, Memory Support, personal care, Rehabilitation, Wellness and Fitness
Falls are the main cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in people age 65 and older. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), one in four older Americans …
Quality dental care is essential for those in senior living communities
November 25, 2019 Continuing Care Retirement Community, Health Care, Lifestyle, Personal Care, Senior Living, Wellness Brethren Village, dining, exercise, personal care, senior health, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
The holidays are right around the corner, and it’s a good time to discuss dental health. Vibrant cheer and merriment hangs high in the air in senior living, along with …
Wellness for seniors begins with making healthy food choices
August 16, 2019 Food, Wellness dining, Wellness and Fitness
Eating healthy foods is vital to older adults’ energy, strength, and well-being. At a time when metabolism slows and fewer calories are needed, good nutrition remains as essential as ever …
Sleeping better means feeling better: Follow these 7 tips for better rest
August 7, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living, Wellness caring, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
Sleep issues might increase with age, but that doesn’t mean you must resign yourself to restless nights and tired days. In fact, sleep problems can seriously affect your health and …
Hot weather tips for preventing dehydration to enjoy active senior living
July 12, 2019 Lifestyle, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, shuttle service, Wellness and Fitness
Senior adults have a higher risk of dehydration, particularly during hot, humid weather. That’s why they need to increase their intake of water during active senior living in the summertime. …
Short-term rehab increases independence and enjoyment of daily life
March 28, 2019 Health Care, Senior Living Brethren Village, exercise, Rehabilitation, Wellness and Fitness
People of all ages today, including seniors, can rely on the proven benefits of rehabilitation therapy to help them regain physical mobility and ease back into a normal life at …
Protect your skin in cold months to enjoy wintertime senior living
February 21, 2019 Health Care, Residential Living, Wellness independent living, senior health, Wellness and Fitness
The coldest season often conjures images of hot cocoa, snowball fights, and book reading marathons under comfy duvets, but it also can spell poor driving conditions; bouts with the flu; …
As cooler weather comes, a senior living community offers indoor fitness and fun
November 8, 2018 Lifestyle, Senior Living, Wellness amenities, campus life, exercise, Wellness and Fitness, wellness programs
Colder temperatures don’t have to mean winter hibernation for retirees with so many indoor exercise options available. Today’s seniors have the advantage of handy fitness opportunities to help maintain their …
Is spring fever real? Yes, judging by senior enthusiasm for outdoor wellness activities
June 7, 2018 Lifestyle, Wellness Brethren Village, campus life, exercise, Social Activities, Wellness and Fitness
“The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” (Harriet Ann Jacobs, American writer) What is it about spring that seems …