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START NOWJoints. Can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em. Well, that’s not really true. You CAN live with them, if you take care proper care of them as you age. Low impact exercise and a healthy body weight, along with supplements of Vitamin D and calcium, can all help keep you moving and pain free. Read more about some of the ways you can keep your hinges in tip-top shape as part of our Healthy Aging Month educational series:
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9 Tips to Keep Your Joints Healthy
verywellhealth.com
To maintain or improve joint health, we are advised to keep moving. Check out what other actions benefit our joints.Residents of Pineview and Pilgrim Manor Care Center had some special guests at this month’s Tea Party! A group of five homeschooled children, whose families attend Bethany Covenant Church, joined our residents for some Tic-Tac-Toe and free-form doodling on paper-covered tables. When one of the children’s moms hopped on the piano, the kids stood up to sing hymns, and our residents sang and clapped along. It’s always a treat when they stop by!
This week for Healthy Aging Month, we’re taking a look at the best foods you can eat to keep your brain healthy. On the short list for brain-boosting consumables: vegetables, nuts, and coffee! Yes, coffee. Sometimes bad habits pay off. Learn how that delightful and aromatic bean can keep your brain running smoothly in the article below, and stay tuned for more Health Aging Month tips next week!
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12 best brain foods: Memory, concentration, and brain health
medicalnewstoday.com
The diet can have a significant impact on the brain's function. A brain-healthy diet, rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, can boost memory and learning while staving off neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease. Here, we look at the evidence for some of the best brain foods...Residents were treated last week to a taste of the Connecticut shoreline in Summer. Touring the Niantic boardwalk, they took in the ocean breeze and a little history, including the railroad and its significance to Niantic Bay. After their seaside stroll, residents took a peek around the Book Barn, a sprawling and rustic complex of open-air bookstalls and mysterious farmhouses begging to be explored (including the “Haunted Book Shop” — enter if you dare!).
Saturday was our 2nd Annual Family Fair Day at Covenant Living of Cromwell! The day consisted of Games and Prizes, Face Painting for the kids and residents, coffee and apple cider donuts that were donated by Lyman Orchards, and of course the main event... Valentine the Clown!
She showed up, climbed onto the outside wall and peeked in and waved at everyone through the Hilltop Lounge windows. The residents were all laughing with excitement. Valentine told jokes, made balloon animals and hats, painted resident’s faces, and had everyone in stitches because of her antics. Valentine is definitely a favorite around here! Afterward, residents and families couldn’t say enough about how much fun they had and what a great day it was… they were still talking about it on Monday!
It's National Assisted Living Week! At Covenant Living Communities and Services, assisted Living programs are designed to help individuals with day-to-day activities as well as provide dignity, comfort and peace of mind—so residents can enjoy life to the fullest. Learn more: www.covliving.org/assisted-living-retirement
Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness. New research shows it may provide a boost to the mind too. ow.ly/v4An50w3qfs
sciencedaily.com
Researchers have found that a single bout of exercise benefits some older people's brains. In experiments in which participants aged 60 to 80 exercised once and multiple times, the researchers found some individuals showed improved cognitive functions and working memory.Happy Healthy Aging Month! Did you know that staying social can improve your health? Staying engaged can help prevent cognitive decline, lower rates of depression, and can encourage you to become more active! Get social by joining clubs or fitness classes. Joining clubs can create new friendships and can peak interests in reading, gardening and cooking that may not have been there before. Stay engaged and find the joy in life and aging with these tips!
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How to Stay Socially Engaged as You Age
everydayhealth.com
Staying engaged and active as you get older can improve your health. Learn how enhancing your life can help stave off the negative effects of aging.
