Travel for Seniors: See the World with Galloway Ridge
Senior Travel Tips for Your Next Vacation Your retirement years offer a perfect opportunity for you to take that trip of a lifetime. Maybe you’ve wanted to take a long cruise around the Caribbean or travel throughout Europe, but previously never had the time to do so. Well, there’s no time like the present to […]
How to Build Mental Muscle as You Age
The Benefits of Brain Exercises for Seniors Recently, studies have been conducted that show how an active brain leads to less of a decline in your cognitive abilities. One study in particular involved more than 2,800 adults ages 65 and older who took up to 10 brain training classes for 6 weeks, focusing on memory, […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health
The Importance of a Healthy Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women; in fact, according to the CDC, every year more than 610,000 people in the United States die from heart disease. Add to that fact that 735,000 Americans suffer a heart attack annually, and you can see […]
The Positive Ways Exercise Affects the Brain
Exercise and the Brain Staying active as we age is important in so many different ways. Exercise can improve our strength, flexibility and balance, helping reduce the risk of a debilitating fall. Having stronger muscles makes us able to complete all sorts of daily tasks, whether it’s vacuuming the living room or just being able […]
The Importance of Knowing Your Family History
Why Do Family History Research? Have you ever been curious about your ancestors? Wondered what their plight was like? Perhaps they were the first generation in your family to live in the United States and had to learn a whole new language and customs. Maybe you have a photo album filled with old pictures and […]
Seniors and Swimming
Senior Fitness: Swimming for Seniors Staying physically active as you age is extremely beneficial in so many different ways. Exercise helps improve your heart health, can enhance your mood and mental acuity, and keep you more flexible and steady on your feet, helping to reduce your risk of a debilitating fall. There are a variety […]
Creating a Living Will
What is a Living Will? It’s a fact that life can be unpredictable. It’s important for people of all ages to understand that; if the unexpected were to happen, wouldn’t you want your wishes to be made known? This is when the importance of having a living will comes into play. There’s no time like […]
Fall Prevention and Seniors
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in people aged 65 or older. In fact, one in three people in this age group fall each year, and more than 90 percent of hip fractures are caused by a fall. A senior can […]
Seniors and Pets – The Benefits of a Furry Friend
Pet ownership brings benefits to those of all ages. There’s simply nothing like seeing that wagging tail greet you after a long day to make you feel needed and loved, or stroking some soft ears while you relax in the evening for a calming, comforting effect. In fact, a study showed 74% of seniors who […]
Social Wellness Month 2015
Social wellness is one of the eight dimensions of wellness, which also include physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, intellectual, environmental and occupational. Each aspect of wellness affects overall quality of life, and social wellness is an important element of good mental and physical health. Did you know that health risks from being socially isolated can be […]
