What’s the fastest growing demographic on Facebook? It’s not teens or even millennials, but seniors! While most older users fall into the category of “Facebook Surveillance”, since they prefer to use the platform to check out what the kids and grandkids are up to versus actually posting ourselves, there’s still a significant amount of people…
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Healthy Tips for Preventing Heart Disease
Despite increased awareness, heart disease remains the leading health problem in America. In fact, the American Heart Association reports that cardiovascular disease takes the life of more Americans each year than cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined. So what can you do to prevent it? 5 Ways to Take Control of Your Heart Health…
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Friendship in Senior Living Communities
With retirement comes more time to do the things we enjoy, but often the social circle with which to do these things tends to shrink. After all, it’s natural for work colleagues to drift apart when they’re no longer sharing offices and coffee breaks, and even close friends and neighbors may find themselves separated by…
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Assisted Living/Enriched Housing Basics: What Adult Children Should Know
For many adult children, it can be difficult to admit that our parents are getting older, and it can be even harder for aging parents to accept that they need help. However, ignoring the warning signs only puts our loved ones at risk. Whether you’ve noticed a decline in your parent’s ability to perform everyday…
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Seasonal Affective Disorder & Seniors
If you live in northern New York, it’s hard not to feel a little melancholy during the winter months. With limited daylight, cold temperatures and gray skies, winter can feel downright gloomy. Unfortunately, for people who suffer from depression, or those who are more susceptible to it, this time of year can further exacerbate symptoms….
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Senior Living Communities Make Community Involvement a Priority
A Community Within a Community With close ties to the communities in which we reside, Eddy Senior Living regularly invites local civic groups and organizations to hold meetings and events at various retirement communities throughout the Capital Region. This unique partnership allows us to provide our residents with access to a wide variety of events…
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Seniors Staying Healthy During the Holidays
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can wreak havoc on our health and well-being, especially for those over 65 years of age whose immune systems may not be as strong. To help seniors stay healthy during the holidays and avoid the winter blues, keep these 5 tips in mind. Eat Healthy It can…
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Short-Term Independent Living Stays: A Much-Needed Break from The Winter Grind
Short-term stays for up to several months at an independent senior living-community can be just what seniors need for a much-deserved break, especially during the difficult winter months. Eddy Senior Living Communities offer short-term apartment rentals at multiple locations, along with special rates and amenities that make these accommodations all the more attractive. At Eddy…
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Seniors Benefit from Volunteering
Volunteering at any age is a rewarding experience – it simply feels good to help others and give back – and, in turn, our communities are stronger for it. The emotional, mental and physical benefits of volunteering are far-reaching, and a growing body of research indicates this is especially true for seniors. Benefits of Volunteering…
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Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors
What if there was a non-drug treatment for arthritis, incontinence, the effects of a stroke and even Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? The good news is, there is – it’s physical therapy, and it is working wonders for individuals over the age of 65. This month is National Physical Therapy Month, and the perfect time to talk…
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