Benefits of Utilizing Home Care Professionals

Submitted by Snyder Village Home Care   As our loved ones age, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being becomes a top priority. For many families, the decision to enlist the assistance of home care professionals proves to be invaluable. These dedicated individuals provide a wide range of services that not only meet the daily needs […]

Get Active Together

Social Support Can Help Keep You Moving Physical activity has many benefits. Walking, running, biking, swimming, lifting weights, playing sports, and moving more can add years to your life. Physical activity can improve your health, mood, and energy levels. But sometimes, the inspiration to get moving may be lacking. That’s when friends, family, and other […]

How to Have Fun, Stay Active and Be Bold At Every Age: 5 Benefits of Exercise

No matter your age or fitness level, experts agree that physical activity brings multiple benefits to your mind and body. If you wonder how being more active as you get older can help you live a happier, healthier life—and how to get started—taking small, simple steps to boost your activity level can make a big […]

Explore Your Dream Destination: Tips for Planning a Travel Adventure

If you find yourself dreaming of sunshine, sand, and sparkling pools, it may be time to start looking forward to your next vacation getaway. Get a jumpstart on building excitement for the journey ahead by beginning preparations early, which offers many benefits, including better rates and more time to research your options. Start exploring ideas […]

Aging Gracefully: What do I Need to Know?

By Beth Cooper Ingle, Certified Senior Advisor®   As we near our Retirement years, many of us start to wonder are these really the “best years of our life?”  Maybe your health is not what you had hoped it would be or you are not in a good place financially. How do you make the […]

Cedars of Lebanon: A Forever Place to Live

By Alexander Germanis   It’s no secret the cost of living has gone up dramatically in the last few years. Any visit to the grocery store or paying just about any bill reflects this economic swing. Most people, unfortunately, cannot just look the other way when it comes to increasing costs. Many seniors, especially, live […]

Does Medicare Remind You of Alphabet Soup?

By Tamia R. Banks HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker   Doesn’t Medicare remind you of Alphabet soup? There’s A, B, C, and D. Then you may hear some talking about supplemental plans A, B, D, G, K, L, M, N, and F for those that are eligible, it’s just confusing. Being able to […]

How to Pick Plants That Will Thrive in Your Climate

When choosing what kind of plants to put down in your yard, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights. You may pay less attention though to understanding your plant’s hardiness zone and all the ramifications that come […]

9 Ways to Support Mental Wellness

When it comes to overall wellness, focusing on mental health is critical, especially for older adults, according to experts. “As people age, they may experience stressors such as serious illness, losing close friends and family members, managing life on a fixed income, and coping with concerns about their own mortality. While seniors may show resilience […]

St. Francis Woods Concentrate on Life

By Alexander Germanis   Anyone who sits through the credits of a movie will see the shocking number of people who did nothing to actually create the film, but instead supported the people who did. Directors, producers, actors, and others all enjoy the help of aides, drivers, and assistants who handle many of the more […]