by Laura Hacker-Brown | Mar 23, 2023 | Caregivers & Families, Healthy Aging, How to Make the Move, Senior Health
Transitions can be challenging in any season of life. When we face transitions, we also usually face leaving behind the familiar, the comfortable, and the things that make us feel safe and secure. And even when transitions bring good, they also usually mean loss: loss... 
by Laura Hacker-Brown | Mar 20, 2023 | Fall Prevention, Healthy Aging, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition
There’s nothing that releases endorphins and improves a person’s mood like physical activity. And one of the best activities out there, especially for seniors, is simple and accessible for almost everyone: walking! Walking keeps muscles strong and agile, moods happy... 
by Morningside House | Feb 21, 2023 | Caregivers & Families, Fall Prevention, Healthy Aging, Senior Health
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and the sun is shining brighter, which means… It’s almost Spring! Most people greet this time of year with excitement because it means more spring activities and time outdoors, away from home, after... 
by Morningside House | Feb 13, 2023 | Healthy Aging, Memory Care, Senior Health
Many seniors, as they age, believe that the most important thing they can do for themselves is to focus on their physical health. And while it is important for seniors to improve their nutrition and stay active—especially in winter—the physical aspect is only one... 
by Morningside House | Oct 20, 2022 | Healthy Aging
The secret is out: seniors who choose to move to senior living communities after retirement live longer. (Many studies estimate that a resident’s lifespan is stretched by 7-10 years!) Although there are many contributing factors to this statistic, we believe the main... 
by Morningside House | Sep 15, 2022 | Healthy Aging
You probably know by now that one of the best ways to protect your aging loved one from loneliness, depression, and even dementia is by equipping them to live an active, social life. But it can be challenging to regularly plan new, exciting activities for seniors....