Spring-forward, fall-back. We all know the saying. But did you know that this hour difference affects more than your schedule? It impacts your health, too. As we inch closer to March 13—Daylight Savings Time (DST)—most of us in the United States are getting ready to turn our clocks ahead an hour. What we may not… Read more
Many of us are familiar with the health benefits associated with walking. These may range from reducing your risk of heart disease, lowering blood pressure, or boosting mental wellness and social engagement. Most experts agree on why walking is important, but as we get older, our mobility and range of motion can become more of… Read more
Happy, positive relationships play a major role in our mental and physical wellness. As humans, we crave socialization and the ability to connect with others who share our same values, passions, and circumstances. Relationships are not limited to family or spouses, however. You may have close friends, neighbors, or community church members with whom you’ve… Read more
Relocation Stress [What Is It & How To Help Someone Through It]
In a previous article, we shared a checklist on how to help your aging parents relocate from their family home to an assisted living apartment. And although there are many tools and services we mentioned that can help you stay organized and keep the relocation process running smoothly, moving is still a big change—at any… Read more
If living at home is starting to become an obstacle for your mom, dad, or both parents, it can be difficult to broach the subject of assisted living. After all, no one likes to hear that it might be time to sell the family home and move into a new community. At Sweetwater, we understand… Read more
Taking care of our bodies requires more than regular exercise and making sure we’re getting all the essential nutrients we need—though these are key pieces to the puzzle. Perhaps one of the best approaches to healthy living is making sure our “whole” body wellness is getting some TLC, too. What Is Whole Body Wellness? When… Read more
These days it seems like homeowners, and even renters, are getting more creative and BIGGER with their holiday decor and lighting this time of year. And many choose to make these festive decor items at home vs. buying them at the store. Whether you’re a family caregiver, or a senior looking to spruce up your… Read more
Trying to find the perfect gift items for loved ones is hard enough. Now, pair this with parents or grandparents who are trying to downsize their homes, and this annual task becomes a whole new challenge. Whether your loved ones are in the process of downsizing, or maybe they’ve already relocated to a retirement community,… Read more
With the holidays well underway, it’s easy to get swept up in the fun festivities and overindulge a bit on too many sweets and comfort foods. Pair this with the fact that the New Year is just on the horizon—meaning you might be already thinking about how you’ll make better meal choices come January. But… Read more
In honor of November being American Diabetes Month, we wanted to help spread awareness about this condition, in addition to providing tips and resources for seniors living in our retirement community. Diabetes has a disproportionate effect on adults. And this condition can be both debilitating and challenging to manage the older we get. Therefore, it’s essential… Read more