Category: Healthy Aging

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Water Aerobics for Seniors: Make a Splash with Your Exercise Routine

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, staying active is one of the most important things older adults can do for their health. Taking a water aerobics class is a great way to get moving and have fun. Here are just a few of the benefits.

Independent Living

3 Benefits of Working During Retirement

For many seniors, retirement is a phase of life – not necessarily a job or lifestyle description. While traditionally the concept of “retiring” has meant leaving the workforce, studies show that this is no longer the case for many seniors. In fact, today there are nearly 11 million older Americans working, which is four times the number that were working at a similar age in the 1980s.

Healthy Aging

Social Support Is Key To Healthy Aging

Connecting with others is an important part of healthy aging. As we get older, however, it can become harder to find opportunities to meet new friends. Here are just a few of the benefits of social support for healthy aging and how you can make friends in your retirement community.

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8 Ways To Get Outside This Spring: Outdoor Activities for Seniors

As the weather gets warmer in Florida, spring is a great time for seniors to venture outdoors, get moving and enjoy fresh air. The warmer temperatures are easier on aching joints and the sunshine can be inviting after a long (for Florida anyway) winter indoors. In addition to the mental and physical benefits of moving your body, getting outside is a great way to connect with friends and spend mean