What’s up in senior living?

Topic: Health & Aging

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The Importance of Mental & Physical Activity as You Get Older

You may have heard that a new hobby or interest can improve your wellness when you’re older, and it’s true! Keeping your mind active is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Finding a new passion can provide daily satisfaction, a new community and a renewed sense of purpose. Getting started is as easy as being willing to learn something new. Staying sharp means being a lifelong learner, and now is the perfect time to plant new seeds for …

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The Truth About Staying in Control: Communicating with Adult Children

Getting older is inevitable, and you want to know that your loved ones are fully prepared to care for you later on. Being a parent isn’t easy; learning to extend expectations and trust for your future to your adult children can take time. Your wants and needs should be supported by ground rules and boundaries you and your children discuss together. These conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable if everyone is prepared to say their piece and then actively listen. …

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How to Talk About Senior Living With Your Adult Children

More often than not, families tend to stall conversations about moving to a senior living community. It’s understandable — the topic brings up other more difficult ones like selling a childhood home or acknowledging that we are all growing older.  The reality is that while it’s your choice to move to a retirement community, that choice will have an impact on your family members. By talking with your adult children about why you want to move and the life you …

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How Social Connections and Activities Keep Seniors Healthy

Humans are known for being social creatures, and it’s important for us to develop and maintain bonds with others throughout our lives — especially as we age. How? Interacting with other people, whether it is friends and family or casual acquaintances, could be the secret to helping you improve your health. The Importance of Socialization for Seniors Why should you stay active in a social circle? Because living a socially active lifestyle can have a dramatic, positive effect on your …

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3 Key Components of Successful Aging

Aging is a privilege that we’re appreciating more and more as a society. Not only does aging bring experience and wisdom, but it also brings freedom. Retirement, supportive living communities that eliminate the burden of homeownership, and the personal finances to travel and enjoy your life are all a part of aging. Successful aging helps make all of that possible, keeping you healthy and active. But successful aging is easier said than done. What is it, exactly, and how can …

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Living Beyond 100

Living beyond 100 has become more of a possibility with the right lifestyle choices, and adults are living well into their 90s and even celebrating 100th birthdays. A recent study published in the American Heart Association Circulation Journal found that specific healthy lifestyle changes added an average life expectancy of 14 years for women and 22 years for men. Each decade, life expectancy rates have increased as people prioritize their health. With people living longer, it’s important to think how to achieve …

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Assisted Living Healthcare: Where To Start

Assisted living is a supportive living option, usually for mature adults, with a few variations in type or level of healthcare included. In this article, we’ll dive into what assisted living is and explain the healthcare options it provides. What is Assisted Living? Assisted living is often a bridge between living independently in a personal home or independent living community and living in a community with higher levels of personal support. In most cases, the residents of assisted living communities …

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Concordia Hosts Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma Executive Director Bruce McIntyre

The Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma works to inspire hope and transform life for Parkinson’s patients and families in Oklahoma. Last week, Concordia Life Care Community hosted the Parkinson Foundation of Oklahoma Executive Director, Bruce McIntyre, to discuss empowering approaches to aging with Parkinson’s. Concordia residents enjoyed a presentation from McIntyre (right) discussing the study and treatment of Parkinson’s, as well as the unique approaches and programs that are available for those impacted by the disease. Concordia’s Wellness Coordinator Chris Coleman …

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Why OKC is a Great Choice for Seniors

Why Oklahoma City is the Best Place to Retire Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma and attracts a variety of people, from young adults seeking to start a life for themselves to seniors looking for just the right place to settle down and enjoy a well-deserved independent living retirement. Many retirees often begin their search by looking for cities that offer the best places to relax, unwind and enjoy life. If you’re looking for such a place, Oklahoma City …

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What are the Effects of a Stroke?

As the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, it’s important to learn more about strokes just in case you or someone you care about is affected by this condition in the future. Many believe that stroke only affects seniors and those with other health ailments. But in fact, stroke can happen at any time, to anyone of any age. Every year, over 800,000 people in the US experience a stroke for the first time or suffer …

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