Did you know that your heart beats over 100,000 times per day? Since the most important muscle in your body is working that hard for you, don’t you think you owe it a little TLC? Here are five things you can do to make your heart happy. Pay attention to your diet You’ve heard this… Read more
Over 10,000 people turn 65 every day. At some point, most of us will need to address the question of how to handle the changing health needs of our aging loved ones. Every year, there are approximately 44 million Americans providing 37 billion hours of care. While this experience can be very rewarding, it can… Read more
As seniors age, they inevitably begin seeing friends and loved ones they have known for decades decline in health and, in some cases, pass away. It can be difficult to adjust to this new reality, and can have a negative impact on a person’s health. The negative effects of isolation In fact, Brigham Young University… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer Owning your own home is a well-earned source of pride and independence, and its rooms contain years of family memories. These emotional ties are often the reason people say they want to “age in place.” But for many seniors, renting may actually be the wiser… Read more
One of life’s greatest pleasures is entertaining guests — and that’s something that can remain a part of your life when you move into Sweetwater Retirement Community. “First and foremost, the community is your home, and we encourage our residents to welcome their friends and families,” said Melanie Perry, Primrose* life enrichment and cognitive well-being… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer You walk into a room and can’t remember why. You watch a movie and can’t recall the name of its famous star. You lose your train of thought in a conversation and ask, “What were we just talking about?” People often call these “Alzheimer’s moments.”… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer Wellness care is an idea that flourished decades ago, and it’s helping people live longer, healthier and more fulfilling lives. But what exactly is wellness care—and how is it different from health care? Health care deals with medical conditions you already have. Wellness care is… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave Studios contributing writer There’s a myth about assisted living that couldn’t be further from the truth — at least at Sweetwater Retirement Community. You don’t have to lower your expectations of what life can offer just because you need special care or help with day-to-day. As an assisted… Read more
Sponsored content by Maxine Nunes, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer How can you stay healthy, happy and mentally sharp as you age? An increasing body of research points to the need for an active social life. But it can be challenging to stay socially active in your senior years. You may lose old friends and… Read more
Sponsored content by Nikki Easton, Brand Ave. Studios contributing writer You’re finally free to enjoy the retirement you worked all your life for, but maybe it’s not quite what you’d expected. Maintaining a home is expensive, time consuming and physically demanding. And you’d prefer a safer, more convenient, more fulfilling lifestyle than living on your… Read more