Independent Living: How do I know if it’s right for me or my loved ones?
This month, we offer the third and final part in our series on senior living options. Over the last two months, we have discussed Assisted Living and Memory Care and, most importantly, how to recognize whether you or your loved ones need those levels of care. The final part of our series will highlight the […]
Senior Fitness: Exercise May Help Ward Off Alzheimer’s
If you or a loved one are worried about developing Alzheimer’s, the variety of preventative therapies and memory care practices that are available may be overwhelming. It can seem as though there is constantly a new drug, or dietary routine that claims to prevent the disease. What if lowering your risk didn’t involve any supplements […]
Senior Fitness: A Healthy Lifestyle at Bonaventure
Bonaventure Senior Living uses expert advice to craft a healthy lifestyle for our residents. Experts agree that the key to longevity is practicing a healthy lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly forty percent of deaths in America are related to physical inactivity and poor diet. You can maintain a healthy […]
When seniors help other seniors
Seniors Helping Seniors Doesn’t it feel good to help others in need? Inspiring senior Yolanda Tagliaferri thinks so. The 92-year-old from North Babylon, New York, affectionately known as “Bunny,” has been lending a helping hand to her fellow seniors for over 30 years, and now, she’s being recognized in a big way. Tagliaferri was recently […]
Think young, be young
How do you measure age? Do you determine it by the number of years you’ve lived, the level of wisdom you’ve gained or the way in which you act? According to George Bernard Shaw, growing old isn’t part of nature, it’s a choice – and it all depends on your mindset. As a writer and […]
Stay Healthy by Laughing Daily
There’s a common saying that everyone’s heard thousands of times throughout their lives: “Laughter is the best medicine.” But while some people think the colloquialism is just a silly bit of advice about staying positive and having fun, the truth is that laughter is actually an amazing medicine. Various studies have shown laughter can have positive effects […]
