active aging

October 19

Four Keys to Living a Longer and Healthier Life

During his session at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living 2022 Convention last week in Nashville, speaker Dr. Dale Henry highlighted four keys to living a longer and healthier life.

June 22

Linking Ageism and Elder Abuse

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of an older person? Do you think of someone who is active, living...

March 28

Assisted Living Residents Benefitting from Touch-Screen Technology

iN2L is a user-friendly touch-screen technology that is being introduced to Gardant-managed assisted living and memory care communities in Illinois and Indiana.

February 28

Making Every Bite Count

March is National Nutrition month, which aims to equip others with the education needed to make informed food choices while promoting the development of healthy eating and physical activity habits.

December 9

…And to All a Good Night!

Universally, industry health experts recommend that adults get between 7-9 hours of sleep every night. Sleep is considered an essential function necessary to maintaining and maximizing health, safety, and quality of life.

December 1

A Winter of Shivers and Older Adults

Prepare for a Winter of Shivers, predicts the 2022 Old Farmers’ Almanac. Bone-chilling temperatures are expected across much of the United States. With the meteorological start of winter occurring on Dec. 1, please remember that cold weather can cause hypothermia and older adults are especially vulnerable.

November 9

The Benefits of Sunlight

Sunlight is very important for our wellbeing. Here are some important factors to “bring to light”. 

March 18

Coping with Change as We Grow Older

Big changes can come with aging. The changes can occur suddenly, or they can happen gradually over time. They can impact our body and our mind – sometimes one; sometimes both.