According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, older adults lacking face-to-face contact with family and friends are at almost twice the risk of developing depression as those who see friends and family regularly. Data collected from more than 11,000 adults age 50 and older was used in the… Read more
More than one third of Americans over the age of 65 are either wartime veterans or the spouses of wartime vets. Some are in need of assistance with certain activities of daily living in order to ensure their safety and maintain their independence. For many, the most difficult part of the process of obtaining assistance… Read more
Many seniors, and their loved ones, share confusion over the differences between Medicare and Medicaid. As retirement approaches, it becomes more and more important to understand your healthcare options, so that any costs associated can be included in your overall retirement planning. Here is an explanation of each: Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance… Read more
“The greatest fear in life is not death, but unsolicited change.” These words, penned by an unknown, but obviously very wise, author summarize the plight of many seniors who find themselves at a common crossroads. Do we stay in our home, despite the fact that it may be getting difficult for us to maintain, or… Read more
There are many different reasons why a person may be looking to make a move to a senior living environment. For some, it may be as simple as avoiding the cost and stress of home ownership. For others, it may be because there is a need for memory care, or some level of assistance with… Read more
Everyone knows that the secret to healthy living well includes exercise and eating well. However, not everyone knows that there is another factor which is equally as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet: socialization. Again and again, scientific studies have shown that socialization can help us live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The… Read more
Have you found yourself slipping into that post-holiday slump lately? Are the cold weather and shorter days getting you down? Well, you are not alone! Experts say that January is a very common month to start feeling the “Blues.” The good news is that the answer is really quite simple –just try having a good… Read more
View Post Positive Thinking = Positive Effects The importance of “thinking positive” has been written and talked about for nearly 2,000 years. In the first century A.D., the philosopher Epictetus wrote, “The thing that upsets people is not so much what happens, but what they think about what happens.” That idea has filtered down to… Read more
Are you a “dog person” or a “cat person”? Most people can rattle off their preference without any hesitation. We all seem to retain fierce allegiances to whichever animal we prefer. Regardless of which pet you favor, something that both cat and dog lovers have in common are the health benefits that they gain from… Read more
May is Older Americans Month This May, we celebrate the 50th annual Older Americans Month. First declared by President Kennedy in 1963, every President since has made a formal declaration recognizing May as Older Americans Month. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Unleash the Power of Age.” Here at Primrose, we certainly don’t… Read more
