Protecting Your Digital Privacy
Protect Your Privacy We live in a digital age. If you use social media or shop online, chances are your information is out there. Unfortunately, there are people who steal information and use it illegally. For the most part, your information is safe, but the possibility that it falls into the wrong hands is still […]
Gardening: Plant a Seed For Your Health
“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us,” – Jenny Uglow. If you’ve ever had a garden then you know this quote to be true. Spending time outside with the soil, seeds, plants, and the beauty it entails can be one of the most […]
Spring Volunteering: An Exercise for the Soul
Volunteering Has So Many Benefits Can there be anything more selfless than volunteering? Now that the temperature is getting warmer and the sun is shining for longer, it’s the perfect time to consider volunteering. Volunteering can help provide a meaningful and rewarding experience for both the one doing the volunteering and the one receiving the […]
Diversify Your Fitness Routine
NOTE: This is a guest article from Bonaventure Senior Living’s new Fitness Coordinator, Sherry Summerville. Sherry has been in the fitness industry since 1983. Sherry has been a force in the fitness industry for 25 years, presenting, coaching, and was also managing full fitness programs for Eastside Athletic clubs in the Portland Metro area. She […]
5 Springtime Activities Seniors Enjoy
Spring is a beautiful time that typically allows people to spend more time outdoors. The issue can be, although, what to do? We’ve come up with five great activities for seniors to enjoy this springtime. Activities Number 1 –Picnicking There’s something about spring that just begs for a picnic. Planning for a picnic is a […]
When Seasonal Allergies Attack
Allergies and Seniors Anyone that suffers from allergies knows that the beauty of spring is often overshadowed by itchy, watery eyes, running or stuffy noses, congestion, and constant sneezing. While the symptoms of allergies may vary from person to person, one thing is clear: Seniors tend to suffer a little bit more than most. How […]
