Senior Living News

The Importance of Fiber for Older Adults and How to Add More in Your Diet

Fiber is so good for you that the Mayo Clinic notes it decreases your risk of dying from any health condition. For older adults, getting enough daily fiber is especially important as it can help combat heart disease, type 2 diabetes and the digestive ailments seniors commonly face.

Tips for Starting a Walking Routine You'll Stick To

Walking is one of the most accessible, beneficial forms of exercise for people of all ages, but it's especially valuable for seniors. At The Gardens at Collinwood assisted living and memory care community, we encourage our residents to stay active through regular walking, whether it's enjoying our beautifully landscaped grounds or participating in our guided walking groups. If you're looking to begin a walking routine that will become a lasting habit, we've gathered some practical tips to help you succeed.

7 Fun or Surprising Things to Learn as an Older Adult

Whether you're downsizing your home and personal responsibilities to live a vibrant life in an assisted living community like The Gardens at Collinwood or looking for ways to keep your mind sharp in retirement, incorporating learning into your days can be a great choice.

6 Conversation Starters to Help You Get to Know Others in an Assisted Living Community

When you move into an assisted living apartment, there's a community right on your doorstep. You can chat with other residents over meals in the dining room and exchange stories during afternoon socials. Read on for some icebreakers to help you get the conversation flowing. It's a great way to ease feelings of loneliness and learn more about your neighbors at The Gardens at Collinwood.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Quick Guide for Seniors

An estimated 14.2 million Americans live with the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, and the condition is most common among older adults. To help you better understand the condition, our team here at The Gardens at Collinwood senior living community in Fort Collins, CO, put together this guide to the causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention of COPD.

Fast Food: How Older Adults Can Make Better Nutrition Choices in the Drive-Through

Most older adults know the best way to ensure you're getting a nutritious meal without unnecessary calories, fats or sugars is by making it at home. Or if you're a resident in the assisted living community at The Gardens at Collinwood in Fort Collins, CO, you can enjoy daily, from-scratch dining and an Always Available menu designed to support good nutrition.

Should You Ditch Your Local Bank for an Online Checking Account: A Guide for Seniors

For many seniors, checking accounts are typically the bank accounts used for regularly paying bills, depositing Social Security and other income and making purchases. Today, you can choose from a wide range of checking accounts, including those with online banks. To help you fully understand your options, our team here at The Gardens at Collinwood senior living community in Fort Collins, CO, created this guide.