Senior Living News

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once: Mastering Your Anxiety

People of all ages experience anxiety, but learning how to control your anxious feelings can help you handle everyday situations. A little anxiety is a good thing — it helps you act when you need to in situations that could be risky or dangerous. However, anxiety can become so overwhelming that it stops you from doing everyday tasks. LifeStream at Youngtown offers convenient, on-site amenities that can make life less stressful, but using additional strategies to master your anxiety can also help.

Reconnecting With Music: A Guide to Using Spotify for Older Adults

You don't have to look far to see just how much technology has progressed in the past 50 years alone. Perhaps you grew up during a time when cell phones, apps and streaming services were lofty, imaginative concepts in magazines like Popular Science: What the World Will Look Like in 2020! Now, of course, these are basic parts of everyday life and communication around the world.

A Deeper Look at Isaiah

As the first Major Prophet book in the Old Testament, Isaiah is a fascinating read. One of the longest and most diverse books of the Bible, it contains judgments, prophecies and historical details from the lives of four Israeli kings.

Diminishing Debt for Older Adults

Retiring with debt can make it more difficult to stretch your retirement funds, and medical debt is a major concern, with 4.5 million older adults having medical debt in 2018. Housing debt, such as mortgages and home equity loans, and credit card balances often add to the amount owed. Reducing debt can give you more breathing room in your budget.

Tips for Getting Your Step Count Up Daily as an Older Adult

If you're a resident in our community, we want to inspire you with fresh, new ideas to help you take time for your spiritual, mental and physical well-being as often as possible. Your quality of life is important to us as, and keeping up mobility can be a big part of supporting that quality.No matter what your age is, it's hard to stay moving in this day and age. With the boom in technology and convenience over the past 30 years alone, modern life has become increasingly more sedentary. In spite of this, finding ways to stay moving is easier than you may think. Here are some tips on how to stay moving and keep getting those steps in as an older adult.

Swimming for Seniors: What Older Adults Should Know About Spending Time in the Water

It's no secret that routine exercise offers numerous benefits to older adults, including improving flexibility and cardiovascular health. On top of this, exercise can help lower your risk of injury as you age and enhance your mood and mental acuity. Swimming can be a particularly beneficial exercise that helps you get in better shape without excessive stress or strain on your body. Read on to learn more about the health benefits that swimming regularly may have to offer you.

7 Tips for Keeping Falls at Bay as a Senior

Living a vibrant, active lifestyle at any age requires guarding your mobility and health. That becomes even truer as we age, but many older adults don't realize that a simple fall may be one of the most common dangers they face. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 25% of adults over the age of 65 experience a significant fall annually. And around 20% of those falls cause a serious issue like a broken bone or head injury.Luckily, you can do a lot yourself to prevent falls. Simply being cognizant that they're a danger can help you be aware of fall risks and take more care as you move around your home and other areas. Here are seven tips for keeping falls at bay while protecting your independence and active lifestyle.

4 Tips for Beating the Winter Doldrums

It's common to feel a little blue during the winter, and holiday-related stress and being stuck indoors because of winter weather can often worsen the problem. Some people also experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a mental health condition that occurs in the winter due to shorter daylight hours. If you or a loved one are suffering from the winter blues, there are several effective and scientifically proven ways to improve your mood. Below, you can find out how to tackle the winter doldrums in your assisted living community.

5 Healthy Alternatives to Candy

Despite its reputation for being unhealthy, candy is a beloved and often nostalgic treat for many seniors. A favorite variety is usually associated with a treasured memory or person from the past, such as the type of gum your parents always chewed or a lollipop your children always requested as a reward. Holidays also frequently feature sweets, which can cause seniors to crave specific treats during celebrations.

A Quick Guide to Alternative Medicine for Seniors

Medicine can be complicated and overwhelming, especially for those outside of the medical field. With so many treatments and courses of action available for diseases and conditions, it can be hard to know what’s right for you. And if you add in the concept of alternative medicine, it can be easy to just throw up your hands and think you can’t keep up with it all.