Senior Health: The Paw-sitive Effects of Pets
An article by the Huffington Post details a recent study finding that pets improved the health of their owners “by lowering blood pressure and regulating the heart rate during stressful situations."
Top 5 Blog Posts — Jan. 9, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Unique High School Program Helps Students Become Nursing Assistants
A high school in Alexandria, Minn., has developed a unique program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and help fill a pressing need for senior care workers.
Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living Avon Now Open
Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living Avon, a new senior living community adjacent to the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now open, and residents have begun moving into their apartments located at 33200 Health Campus Blvd.
Clarkfield Care Center Honors Its Four Centenarians
The Clarkfield Care Center recently honored four of its residents who are 100 or more.
Year in Review: Top Changing Aging Blog Posts of 2016
From the Changing Aging Blog, a roundup of the 2016 posts that captured the most reader attention.
How to Start Exercising After Age 60
As we age, it becomes even more important to maintain an exercise routine. According to an article from the Cleveland Clinic, “if you’re pushing 60 or you’ve already passed that milestone, it’s time to get serious about making exercise a staple in your daily routine.”
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
Ecumen-Managed Rose Senior Living Avon Now Open
Ecumen-managed Rose Senior Living Avon, a new senior living community adjacent to the Richard E. Jacobs Health Campus in Avon, Ohio, is now open, and residents have begun moving into their apartments located at 33200 Health Campus Blvd.
Unique High School Program Helps Students Become Nursing Assistants
A high school in Alexandria, Minn., has developed a unique program that allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and help fill a pressing need for senior care workers.
Tips for a Better Exercise Routine in 2017
If increasing or improving your exercise routine is one of your New Year’s resolutions for 2017, the National Institute on Aging offers several different resources.
Top 5 Blog Posts — Jan. 3, 2017
Did you miss last week's most-read Changing Aging blog posts? Ecumen's online visitors found these articles most interesting:
Clarkfield Care Center Honors Its Four Centenarians
The Clarkfield Care Center recently honored four of its residents who are 100 or more.
Year in Review: Top Changing Aging Blog Posts of 2016
From the Changing Aging Blog, a roundup of the 2016 posts that captured the most reader attention.
21 Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
This holiday season remember that sometimes the best gift is not a material gift at all. Taking the time to spread kindness and generosity is a way to actively live out the true meaning of the holidays.
How to Start Exercising After Age 60
As we age, it becomes even more important to maintain an exercise routine. According to an article from the Cleveland Clinic, “if you’re pushing 60 or you’ve already passed that milestone, it’s time to get serious about making exercise a staple in your daily routine.”
Grief and the Holidays: 15 Ways to Cope
“If your life has changed, then certainly your holidays will change,” said Chris Quistad, Ecumen’s Director of Spiritual Care. “Although there is no avoiding the holidays, there are ways to cope with both the grief that change brings and the stress that the holidays bring,” she added.
You can read these articles and more at ecumen.org.
How to Keep Track of Medicines During the Busy Holiday Season
The National Institute on Aging offers some tips for seniors to help keep track of medications, not only during the holidays, but all of the time.
Year in Review: Top Changing Aging Blog Posts of 2016
From the Changing Aging Blog, here is a roundup of the 2016 posts that captured the most reader attention.
Clarkfield Care Center Honors Its Four Centenarians
The Clarkfield Care Center recently honored four of its residents who are 100 or more.
How to Start Exercising After Age 60
The Cleveland Clinic offers six practical tips to help you start exercising.