Senior Living Blog

The month of February is mostly known for two significant occasions - Valentine’s Day and American Heart Health Month. While we look forward to all the chocolatey treats associated with the holiday of love, the irony of indulging in sweet, sugary luxuries during a time when we are also focusing on taking care of our health doesn’t go unnoticed! 

Did you know the average individual will spend almost one-third of their life sleeping? Many of us, young and old, however, battle with sleep from time to time. As you age, a restful sleep can often become more challenging to achieve. Yet, a good night's rest is highly beneficial to your health. Have you considered all that you can gain from changing your bedtime routine and practicing better sleep habits? Why suffer from insomnia and allow other health issues to manifest? Instead, you can help your body rejuvenate and recuperate by getting a restful sleep each night.

For years, people have headed into the New Year with the determination to make changes in their lives. These resolutions often included focusing on their health, wealth, and relationships. Many show up to the gym on January 1^st, ready to jump head-long into their new exercise regimen, only to stop by January 15^th. While there is nothing wrong with wanting to make positive changes in your life, without some tactical steps, you may find yourself falling behind before the end of the month. Let 2021 be different – more determined, more successful!   

The year 2020 may become synonymous with the word infamy. One little germ caused the world to come to a halt. Washing our hands became an obsession while we struggled to figure out what 'normal' would look like in light of the pandemic. Soon, face masks were fashionable, and the grocery store clerk needed a superhero cape. We can learn many lessons or observations from this past year that can apply to the New Year, and seniors are leading the charge in resiliency and positivity.  

Among a myriad of other challenges, 2020 has also fueled our imagination to find unique ways that we can enjoy time with family and friends. We have had to learn how to work from home, school our children online, enjoy the outdoors with safe distancing, and take advantage of online shopping. As many states encourage families to continue staying home, we must get increasingly creative in socializing. One option is to host an online party.