McKnight Place Archives - Page 2 of 5

Time for a Mental Health Check-up

May is Mental Health Month, an issue particularly important for older adults and their caregivers. Common concerns for older adults’ mental health include depression and anxiety, both of which can exacerbate physical ailments. Here are three key things you and your loved one can do to improve mental health and overall wellbeing. Read More

Celebrating Springtime

Over the last several weeks, much has changed about our daily routines and plans for the immediate future. Amidst all this change and anxiety, though, nature continues on. Signs of spring are a welcome reprieve from the uncertainty we are all experiencing right now with both physical and mental health benefits. Read More

Ways to Make the Holidays Special for Seniors

Joyful celebrations with family and friends are at the heart of the holidays. Yet celebrations tend to evolve over the years as kids grow up and families spread out around the country. Read More

The Difference Between Independent & Assisted Living

As seniors age, health, socialization and safety issues move to the forefront of lifestyle considerations. Yet two older adults of the same age may have very different needs and wants when it comes to senior-living options. Read More

Why Sleep Does the Heart Good

Did you start yawning mid-morning today or have you seized the day with gusto? Your sleep habits make a difference in more than just your energy level. Read More

Why Art is Essential for Seniors

While admiring beautiful art can stir emotions and thoughts, creating it offers proven physical, emotional and mental benefits for older adults. Read More

Five Day Trip Tips for Seniors

Assisted-living communities offer senior adults many benefits: safety, activities and additional care, as well as independence. At the same time, engaging in events and activities around town as part of the larger community is still an important part of life. Read More

Keeping Older Adults Connected

Loneliness is a common feeling among seniors who live at home. Yet this social isolation not only affects quality of life in older adults, it can also have health consequences such as increased falls, increased risk for dementia and increased risk of being hospitalized, according to a recent study on social isolation. Read More

Living Strong with Parkinson’s Disease

When the diagnosis is Parkinson’s disease, you’re likely concerned about your loved one’s future and quality of life. A progressive illness of the central nervous system, Parkinson’s affects muscles and movement and damages the system of nerves that the brain uses to tell the body’s muscles what to do. Read More