Earth Day: Let’s get planting!
Remember those satisfying afternoons of working outdoors in the garden? Covered in dirt, sweating from the work and smelling like fresh soil, these are happy memories for many of our Aegis Living residents. Due to physical limitations, many seniors will give up on the demands…
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6 Activities for Grandparents to Play with Grandchildren
There’s nothing like the bond between grandparent and grandchild, and summer vacation provides ample opportunities for grandparents to spoil their little ones with attention and affection. Instead of planning long days at the zoo or beach, try these activities that can easily…
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Gardening Benefits and Safety for Seniors
There is nothing like the feeling that summer brings. Warmer temperatures make it hard to resist the great outdoors and all the activities the longer days allow. One such activity, gardening, has multiple benefits, especially for our older loved ones. Health Conscious Gardening…
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Start Volunteering with Seniors
If you enjoy working with seniors, sharing stories, discovering history, and cultivating relationships, our aging population may provide the perfect volunteer opportunities.
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Best Activities for Seniors to Stay Healthy in 2024
The best activities for seniors blend movement, social connection, and brain engagement. Here are seven proven options backed by research.
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How Does Music Benefit Senior Health? 4 Proven Ways
Music boosts memory, mood, movement, and creativity in older adults - here's how to use it daily, plus what neuroscience and geriatricians recommend.
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5 Ways Staying Social Keeps Seniors Healthy
Five evidence-backed ways social connection protects older adults' brains, hearts, and longevity, plus how to build it daily.
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Springtime Activities for Seniors
As our neighborhoods erupt in shades of pink from cherry blossoms, we can shake off those winter blues with the guarantee that spring is on its way.
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Summer Safety in the Garden
With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, many seniors will spend their time enjoying one of their favorite outdoor hobbies this summer - gardening. But as you get older, there are precautions that you need to take to enjoy your time in the garden safely. Whether you are…
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Honoring Our Veteran Heroes
This Memorial Day, Aegis Living is proud and honored to care for many of our country’sveterans and military spouses across all of our communities. For their sacrifice and service, this aging community of heroes deserves dignity and respect as they move into their golden years…
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The Health Benefits Of A Pet
One of our sous chefs surprised our residents with his family’s five new Golden Retriever puppies. These energetic balls of yellow fur and unlimited licks cuddled, played, and visited with our residents for the afternoon. As you could see from their smiles, the joy of a puppy…
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The Power of a Pet
Many people say that a house doesn’t feel like a home without a four-legged, furry friend - particularly for seniors who have been lifelong pet owners. The companionship of a pet has been shown to build self-esteem in the elderly, increase cognitive alertness, and lift the…
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Games for grandparents to play with grandkids
Helping your children understand why their grandparent is struggling with Alzheimer’s can be tough. There are times when they might feel confused or even frightened by this new phase in the family, but finding ways to make sure that your kids and your loved one spend quality…
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The best memory games for seniors
Many seniors know the benefits of exercising the body, but there are many good reasons to encourage your aging loved one to exercise their brain as well. With dementia and cognitive decline being major concerns in seniors, learning to improve brain health is as important as…
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