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The summer is an enjoyable time of year for many of us. For older adults, it’s the perfect time to travel, get outside and enjoy life to its fullest after retirement. At Harbour’s Edge, a luxury senior living community in Delray Beach, Florida, we embrace the summer lifestyle year-round. We also recognize the importance of …
Emotional well-being is defined by Psychology Today as the ability to practice stress-management and relaxation techniques, be resilient, boost self-love and generate the emotions that lead to good feelings. Your well-being is developed from your thoughts, daily activities and experiences. To build strong emotional well-being, it’s important to think positively and take time to indulge …
This time of year, the allure of rich food and sugary sweets is difficult to resist. But for older adults, indulging in moderation may be imperative. Whether being mindful of health conditions or simply wanting to celebrate the holiday season for many years to come, many seniors keep a close eye on nutrition and diet …
The holiday season is typically thought of as an occasion for fun and festivities. However, for many older adults it creates feelings of isolation and loneliness, making it an especially difficult time of year. If you’re concerned a senior in your life might be experiencing increased loneliness during the holidays, try these suggestions to help …
With an estimated 53 million adults acting as caregivers across the United States, it’s important to appreciate these individuals who offer their time and energy to help others. Fortunately, National Family Caregivers Month provides the perfect opportunity. Read on to learn how you can commemorate this month-long event and show appreciation for the family caregivers …
As a caregiver, it’s okay to ask for help. Ordinarily, you are the one providing it, but you have needs, too. It can be especially easy to neglect your own health as a caregiver and to let guilt allow you to overlook how stressed and overwhelmed you feel at times. But caregiver burnout can have …
Every senior living community is trying to stand apart from the other communities in their area. How do you know for sure that what is being advertised is for real? Harbour’s Edge, for example, is proud to have been awarded a 5-star Medicare rating. But what does that mean, exactly? How can a 5-star rating …
As a caregiver, you help take care of things big and small. It’s literally right there in the name! From shuttling your loved one to appointments and social activities to helping them dress and cook meals, your daily tasks can run the gamut. But what happens when you need a break? Or want to take …
As we age, occasional forgetfulness isn’t uncommon. In fact, incremental changes in memory can begin as early as your 20s. It’s also not uncommon to start to worry about your brain health at the first sign of a memory blip. And while it’s true that symptoms of Alzheimer’s and dementia can start to show up …
Staying active as we age can be difficult, but pool exercises for seniors can be a fun way to get moving year-round. It’s a great way to socialize and feel invigorated as you get your blood flowing, especially if you need to minimize stress on the joints. You can try any of the following water …
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