New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

We know that it can be tough, finding care for a loved one, or taking care of them yourself. So we offer our end users a blog with information on care giving, choosing a community, senior living and care news and just for fun!

Breath in Our Lungs: Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality

In the last months, more emphasis has been placed on senior respiratory health, and the battle is far from over. As we enter cold and flu season, there is a whole new host of enemies bent on attacking the respiratory health of our senior living facility residents. As directors and…

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How to Improve Your Daily Life as an Older Adult

Life can become challenging with age, especially when physical limitations affect your ability to get out into the world. But that does not mean your life must be stagnant. Here is how to improve your daily life as an older adult. Engage Your Body and Brain With age, your mental…

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Common Health Concerns for Seniors and How to Prevent Them

When it comes to keeping track of one’s overall health, it’s widely known that seniors have the most trouble doing so. This is because the body’s natural ability to heal slows down as we age, and it becomes increasingly easy to develop very severe ailments. As such, knowing what you…

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Top Benefits of Massage for Seniors

Those who love massage don’t need a list of benefits to sign up for an appointment at a parlor or settle into a massage chair. After all, why would they need another excuse to do something that makes them feel good? But massage does have a plethora of benefits, and…

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4 Ways Seniors Can Remain Active During COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the routines of almost everyone. It’s been especially difficult for seniors who are at a higher risk of suffering complications from the virus. Even with the restrictions easing, it is important to keep them safe during this dangerous time. Seniors also need to stay mentally…

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10 Things to Do Today to Improve Back Health

Ow—my back! If this is a thought that’s been interrupting your daily routine lately, you should know there are easy ways to help. Your back may be a bigger part of your life than you realize. It rests on your mattress at night, helps you lift objects, and is affected by…

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Sleep and Aging: Understanding Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders in the Elderly

On average we spend about a third of our lives sleeping. It is likely no surprise that research links poor sleep with a multitude of health problems. That seems particularly true as we get older as research reports that over half the elderly population experience sleep difficulties. Sleep and aging should…

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What Seniors Need To Know To Stay Safe During The COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our way of living for the near future. Without a vaccine, we will have to adjust to going out in public with personal protection, or PPE, and new social distancing protocols in restaurants and stores. With the older adults and those with underlying conditions, it…

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5 Things You Should Know About Fitness for Seniors

These are supposed to be the best years of your life — the retirement years, the golden years. Your quality of life will likely be a result of two lifestyle factors: diet and exercise. One of the benefits of keeping fit is increased mobility and balance–two factors that are of…

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Managing Aches and Pains in the Elderly

As one ages, aches and pains become a common occurrence. However, there are instances where these pains can be a symptom of underlying health problems. For this reason, managing aches and pains have become a challenge for geriatric medical practitioners. Those with advanced age often complain of arthritis, cancer, and…

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