When it comes to exercises for older adults, walking is one of the best ways to stay fit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults over 65 need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity, and brisk walking fits the...
With today’s emphasis on wellness and making better lifestyle choices, we are always seeking ways to boost our well-being and longevity. Yet one way could be as simple as stepping outside your front door. There is growing evidence of the numerous health benefits of...
You know that old saw about teaching an old dog new tricks? Turns out that it is completely false. You not only can learn new skills at any age, but you should. Lifelong learning–the practice of learning new ideas and skills at every age–often gets presented as great...
Did you know you can get all the benefits of personal training for older adults right in your own home? Whether you need rehabilitation after an injury or health event, or you want to maintain your wellness with a custom physical fitness routine, having a personal...
We all know the importance of promoting health and wellness for seniors, but how can you feel your best at any age? At Fellowship Village, our MyWellness Program promotes senior wellness by focusing on the entire person, so you can live an active, inspired lifestyle....
Want to boost your chance of celebrating your 100th birthday? Make sure you have plenty of friends. While researching her bestselling book Growing Young, science writer Marta Zaraska discovered having a strong social circle can almost reduce your mortality risk by...
If you dismiss podcasts as something your grandkids listen to, you may be missing out. Podcasts offer exceptional audio entertainment for people of all ages. But do seniors really listen to podcasts? Absolutely! According to 2020 research, listening to podcasts has...
“Sit up straight.” Stand up straight.” You heard it as a child. You said it countless times as a parent. Now, it is even more critical to maintain good posture as you age. Theresa Marko, DPT, an orthopedic physical therapist in New York, stresses the importance of...
Where do you see yourself in five years? It is the clichéd job-interview question we all have faced. Now, when you are retired, planning for the future is just as relevant. No one wants to think about a time when they cannot do everything themselves, but for most of...
Reaching your one hundredth birthday is a huge milestone, and one that once was the stuff of science fiction. As modern medicine improves and life expectancies rise, more people than ever before are celebrating triple-digit birthdays. There were a whopping 89,739...
We all know that getting outside and staying active is good for us, but did you know gardening is good for mental health? That’s right. Along with displaying fresh-cut flowers or biting into a juicy, homegrown tomato, gardening has numerous health and wellness...
With hundreds of assisted living facilities in New Jersey, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re looking for the best option for a family member, how do you evaluate an assisted living community? The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) has consumer...