Senior Living News

Food Oils: Benefits, Challenges, and How to Use Healthy Oils in Your Diet

During the late 1980s, fat-free and low-fat foods were the rage. People adopted the mindset that all fats were bad and did their best to avoid them entirely. Fortunately, scientific research has now proven that the right fats, such as healthy food oils, actually deliver health benefits. In this post, we explore what healthy fats are and how seniors can add them to their diets.

6 Ways to Include the Scents of the Season in Your Assisted Living Apartment

Do you have a specific scent that transports you to holidays of the past? Holiday scents can make your Collinwood assisted living apartment cozy and happy. Finding safe ways to pull your favorite holiday smells into your home is the perfect way to get ready for the holiday season.

What Seniors Should Know About Phishing Emails

At Collinwood, the safety of our residents is a priority, but not all threats are physical. Cyber-threats can be financially devastating, and they're not always easy to spot. Phishing email is one common type of threat that you might experience if you have an email address and spend much time online. Learning to identify and avoid internet scams can help you protect yourself.

The Benefits of Living a Minimalist Lifestyle

The concept of living a minimalist lifestyle is simple: get rid of unnecessary clutter so you have more time and space to focus on the things that matter most to you. Who doesn’t want that? At Collinwood assisted living community, we follow a similar concept: provide assistance with daily tasks so that you have more time to spend with family and loved ones.

Exercising Your Mind and Body at the Same Time

Keeping your mind and body in tune with one another becomes more and more vital with age. At a certain point in life, you probably realized that physical health and mental health often go hand in hand. However, implementing the necessary habits in order to procure and sustain a state of psychosomatic harmony is easier said than done, especially as a young adult. When you're making your way in the world, life can have a way of making you feel stretched thin and overwhelmed. Your primary goal is simply to survive, to make it to work on time and keep your bills paid.

Seasonal Flowers That Will Make Your Garden Pop

A garden full of beautiful flowers can serve as the perfect backdrop for a get-together with friends or a private oasis to relax with a good book.

A Deeper Look at the Wisdom of Ecclesiastes

The Old Testament is divided into four major sections: books of law (commonly referred to as the Pentateuch), books of history, books of poetry and books of prophecy. Of the five books of poetry — Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs — the last three are written by none other than King Solomon.

The Apostle Paul's Words for Older Adults

God's Word is a treasure trove of unlikely heroes. Throughout the Bible's extensive roster of characters, some of the fiercest titans of faith and most compassionate proclaimers of truth were also, upon closer examination, the most obstinate, reluctant and egotistical people you could ever dream of meeting. God has always chosen surprisingly unexpected vessels to carry out his will; he turns even their biggest shortcomings and failures into beautiful depictions of what it means to be a flawed human serving a flawless God.

Internet Scams: How Seniors Can Protect Themselves Online

Recent studies have shown older adults are more victimized by fraudsters. At Cambridge Court, we strive to support the physical, mental and financial well-being of our residents by informing them about scams that may seek to target them.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that financial schemes are becoming an increasingly common issue among adults aged 65+. According to Consumer Affairs, older adults are scammed out of an annual total of $3 billion. This equates to an average loss of $34,200 per victim. Even if you’ve been fortunate enough to not have been personally affected by fraudulent online activity, it’s likely you’re close to someone who has been. Read on to learn more about the most common types of scams among this demographic and what you can do to prevent becoming a victim.

Shingles: What Seniors Need to Know

Knowing how to spot shingles symptoms and what to do if you develop the condition is essential for protecting your health, especially as an older adult. Seeking medical advice as soon as you suspect you have shingles could reduce the chances of severe illness and complications. Below, you can find out what shingles is, how it affects seniors and what to do when you notice shingles symptoms.