During my early morning blog scan over a cup of coffee, I came across another thought-provoking post on the Senior Housing Forum. The post was discussing a recent Facebook survey they had posted asking senior living leaders “what scares your Continue reading →
While I was having my morning coffee break this morning, I remembered a recent situation that a family found themselves in that I wanted to share with our readers. This memory stems from the articles I have been sharing regarding Continue reading →
While senior citizens make up only 12% of the U.S. population, they take 30% of all prescription medication A 2011 study of Medicare recipients found that about 15% were prescribed an opioid when discharged from the hospital; 3 months post-discharge, Continue reading →
As a new generation begins to consider senior housing, either for themselves or for aging parents, the senior housing industry is seeing a trend developing. Many, who saw their grandparents or great-grandparents enter a “nursing home” and begin a rapid Continue reading →
Most of us have heard that there is an Opioid Epidemic on the rise in the United States. And, as I wrote in a recent newsletter, seniors are very likely candidates for addiction for many reasons. Most of us are Continue reading →
It’s the Holidays and everyone is busy, excited and full of anticipation. But, wait…is that true? The Holiday season can be difficult for many who have recently experienced a significant loss in their lives or for those whose families live Continue reading →
Anyone who has “tried to do” yoga, especially as we age, can attest to the difficulty of the balance aspect. I first began yoga when I was in my early 40’s and was quite easily discouraged due to what I Continue reading →
Bill Gates’ Personal Defense Against Alzheimer’s? “Lot’s of exercise” In a recent interview CNN Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr. Sanja Gupta spoke with Bill Gates about his recent announcement that he is investing $50 million of his own money into the Continue reading →
I recently came across this article in Curious Minds detailing the findings of a study that reveals that dancing is the number one form of exercise to slow the aging process. I posted the article on the SilverSneakers Instructors Facebook Continue reading →
The Live 2 B Healthy® Vision Statement: “To Be a Bridge to Renewed Wellness” I was contacted by one of our Regional Owners this week to write some press releases for a couple of his senior communities following our just-completed Continue reading →