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Senior Health & Hobbies is a lively category dedicated to promoting an active, fulfilling lifestyle for seniors. We discuss a range of activities for seniors, fitness tips, and health insights to help maintain vitality. We spotlight hobbies that cater to a variety of interests, highlight meaningful activities for seniors, and offer suggestions for enjoyable classes. Whether you're in assisted living or living independently, our resources aim to inspire a healthier, more engaging lifestyle.
As adults move into the later stages of life, they are at a greater risk of experiencing health issues

Effects of Loneliness in Seniors

Assisted Living, Senior Health & Hobbies
As adults move into the later stages of life, they are at a greater risk of experiencing health issues. Long-term and short-term illnesses are greater and more frequent among older adults, and it takes longer to recover. What you may not know is that senior loneliness is actually a common cause of health problems among older adults, especially among adults…
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Studies now indicate that video games might have a positive impact on older adults

How Video Games Can Help Older Adults

Senior Health & Hobbies
Video games have been a hot-button topic for years. You’ve probably heard the argument: Playing too many video games rots your mind. It prevents you from getting enough exercise and can be bad for your health. New research suggests that those criticisms aren’t always accurate. Some studies now indicate that video games might have a positive impact on older adults…
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Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

Finding Meaning and Purpose After Retirement

Retirement Life, Senior Health & Hobbies
Sometimes it feels like life is all about goals and milestones. Graduating high school, graduating college, landing your first adult job, getting married, buying a house, starting a family. When the pieces of your life fall into a predictable pattern, it’s easy to stay focused on your purpose. Whether that’s getting up and going to work or taking your kids…
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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors

Senior Health & Hobbies
If you’re currently creating your New Year’s resolutions as a senior, it’s important to not only make goals but figure out how to achieve those goals, as well. Here are some healthy eating tips for seniors who want a solid plan for taking better care of their health in the coming year. What Are Some Healthy Eating and Exercise Tips…
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Human composting — otherwise known as natural terramation or organic reduction — is the process of transforming the human body into the soil.

What is Human Composting? Giving Back To The Earth

Senior Health & Hobbies
As society becomes increasingly eco-conscious, people are looking for more environment-friendly ways to reduce their carbon footprints and give back to the planet. With checks already across multiple boxes, including less plastic waste, increased energy efficiency, and decreased expenditure of fossil fuels, many individuals are asking, “what more can I do.” One radical but increasingly popular option is human composting.…
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Having a furry companion is helpful for people of all ages and comes with a host of benefits.

6 Benefits of Pets for Seniors

Senior Health & Hobbies
Having a furry companion is helpful for people of all ages and comes with a host of benefits. Pets aren’t only fun to have around but can help reduce stress and anxiety and encourage physical exercise. Health Benefits Of Animals For Seniors Often, people who own pets live more active lives and are usually more healthy because of it. Seniors…
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Mental Health Awareness in Seniors: What To Look For

Caregiving, Dementia & Memory Health, Senior Health & Hobbies
Mental health is the topic of discussion now more than it’s ever been. With increasing amounts of people raising awareness to mental health conditions via social media platforms, the message gets spread to a very large demographic. However, it doesn’t encompass everyone, as the message may not reach seniors if they aren’t using these platforms. According to a study done…
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Senior life enrichment ensures happiness and connection within their senior community

What Is Senior Life Enrichment

Senior Health & Hobbies
When helping your parent or loved one relocate to a senior living community, you will often encounter the phrase “senior life enrichment,” which can sound strange. However, life enrichment for seniors is crucial to ensuring happiness and connection within their new community. While the phrase can seem overwhelming, enrichment only refers to the methods and programs facilities use to make…
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Medication Management Solutions for the Elderly

Medication Management Solutions for Seniors

Senior Health & Hobbies
Most seniors have health conditions that can only be managed with prescriptions, with some taking over-the-counter medications consistently. However, once you realize that, about half the time, Americans of all ages fail to follow the instructions given to them by their doctor or pharmacist, you begin to realize how vitally important medication management is to senior health. What Can Happen…
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Can You Bring Pets to Senior Living?

Senior Health & Hobbies
Pets are part of the family. Find a place where you’ll both feel at home with Caring Places Management. Pets provide companionship, comfort, and joy to the 55% of older adults who share their home with a dog, cat, or other pet. Yet while pet ownership has a lot of benefits, it also presents challenges for senior living. As it…
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