Senior Living Blog

As you grow older, you may realize that your get-up-and-go has got-up-and-went! After years of being busy and able to move freely, arthritis has crept into the joints causing pain and discomfort. Opening a jar of mayonnaise for your favorite ham and cheese sandwich gets harder each time. Resting after playing with your grandchildren may leave you stiff and struggling to get up from your chair. While millions of adults have arthritis, you can still go through your day much easier if you consider some alternative treatments to bring you comfort.

Do you remember the first time you held a kitten or a puppy? Petting the soft fur and feeling the purring rhythm under your fingers brings a smile to anyone’s face. That feeling never changes, no matter how old we get. In reality, this is probably more important for seniors. Growing old has its benefits like slowing down or discounts at your favorite eatery. It also has its downside including health issues, loneliness, and depression.

Tips from the Team at Wesley Enhanced Living

Growing older comes with benefits such as senior citizen discounts, and the ability to enjoy more time with friends and family and explore your hobbies.  It also comes with other givens, such as grey hair, hearing loss, and slower movements, and unfortunately, sometimes, chronic pain. The good news is that you do not have to suffer through the aches and pains that try to dampen your senior years. Instead, you can take control and learn to manage those aspects that are not necessarily part of the aging process and live your best life now.

Try this New Recipe from Your Friends at Wesley Enhanced Living

Today’s popular American diet could mean that many of us are not getting the best daily nutrients for your body. Often, treats like sweet breads are made with too much sugar and unhealthy fats. While many of us may not realize it, usually, it only takes a little tweaking of your favorite recipe to get the taste you enjoy with the nutrients you need. 

Ask the Team at Wesley Enhanced Living

While using technology may seem more natural to younger generations, many seniors are taking advantage of personal assistants in the forms of Amazon’s Alexa, Google Home, or Apple’s HomePod. The ease of use allows these to be used more frequently; after all, it’s better than sitting down at a computer or squinting into the screen of a smartphone! When your hands refuse to hold the remote, an assistant can turn on the television to your favorite show.