Category: Healthy Aging

Village Streams

Social Media for Older Adults: A Guide for Seniors

Social media is a helpful tool for seniors looking to stay connected with family and friends during retirement. Platforms such as Facebook and Instagram allow you to share posts, photos, videos as well as send messages and video chat. Learning how to use Facebook and other social media platforms can feel intimidating – but once you get started, they are quite simple to navigate.

Healthy Aging

The Best Exercises for Seniors

No matter your age, exercising regularly offers countless benefits. Exercise is key to a healthy heart, strong bones, and increased flexibility, making everyday tasks much easier to complete. For seniors, exercise provides additional benefits; for instance, regular exercise can protect from chronic diseases, improve mobility and lower the risk of a fall.

Retirement Planning

Senior Living Options: Homes and Apartments

Retirement isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are senior living options. Whether you buy or rent, want a home or apartment or desire to live independently vs. receiving additional care, here are the options to consider.

Healthy Aging

Retiring to Rural Area Communities: What You Need to Know

Many seniors heading into retirement are looking for a new, more relaxed way of life. Some find it by relocating and retiring to rural area communities. All changes, even positive ones, come with an adjustment period, however.