It’s winter and the holiday season is upon us. And with it comes Christmas carols, Kwanzaa feasts, the lighting of the hanukkiyah (commonly called a menorah) on Hanukkah, and more. While the holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, they’re also notorious for being stressful. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, [...]
A few weeks ago, we talked about simple standing yoga poses for seniors. Today, to continue the flexible goodness, we’ll explore yoga from a different position: the floor! Physical limitations like injury, disability and balance problems can make standing difficult. And sometimes, it’s just easier to build yoga practice from the ground up. Literally. No [...]
Micronutrients, including minerals and vitamins, are essential for our body to work perfectly. For example, the human body needs minerals for healthy bone, growth, and fluid balance, whereas vitamins are required for energy, developing immunity, and blood clotting. Why are micronutrients essential? Micronutrients are essential because the human body does not produce these nutrients and [...]
When did bingo become the de facto recreational activity for older adults? That’s not to say a night of casual gambling isn’t fun, because it can be. It even has benefits like social connection, increased mental engagement and, of course, prizes. But bingo isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And it’s definitely not the only leisurely [...]
Contrary to popular belief, apparently, you can teach an “old dog new tricks”! A study published by Scientific Reports found that older adults (average age 66) outperformed younger adults (average age 22) by using additional brain regions with cognitive activities than younger adults. In other studies, such as a study published in the Journals of [...]
Sleep. We love it, we crave it, and we often don’t get enough of it. Competing priorities, unhealthy lifestyle choices, and increased screen time lead to under-sleeping. We may even view sleep deprivation as noble when we sacrifice rest for our goals. But being chronically tired isn’t a badge of honor, and can have serious [...]
Self-care is hard. Knowing where and how to start can be so challenging that we give up before we begin. Today, to keep things simple, we’ll discuss an easy 14-day self-care challenge. It’s long enough to get into the rhythm of self-care, without being an overwhelming time commitment. It covers all aspects of self-care, including [...]
When starting out, mindfulness can seem confusing and hard. We often associate it with seated meditation, imagining long periods of sitting in calm silence (a common misconception). This can be intimidating. And while meditation can help us be more mindful, it’s not the only way. There are easy mindfulness exercises for beginners that we can [...]
Self-love is the process of showing ourselves compassion and acceptance, regardless of our circumstances. It requires us to embrace our authenticity, create boundaries to keep ourselves safe and express our needs. It’s an ongoing practice that many of us may struggle to maintain. Some of us may not even know where to start. Today, we’ll [...]
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