15 Slang Words Seniors Should Know

For many older adults, relationships with younger people are important. However, the age gap can sometimes make clear communication harder. While seniors should certainly expect that their younger relatives learn how to communicate respectfully and effectively, this education goes both ways.

Digital Nature Watching for Seniors

The internet has so many benefits and chief among them is getting to see images that you cannot see in real life. Nature watching is an enjoyable activity at any age and one that many seniors enjoy. After a lifetime of careers, families, friends and travel, sometimes slowing down to view nature from a detailed perspective can make it all the more appealing. 

7 Shows and Movies to Stream on Netflix This Season

Summer is coming, and despite some late-spring snow, Colorado is warming up. Seniors may be excited to get out into gardens or walk in the warm breeze during morning or evening times. But the hottest part of the day can be uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous to spend outdoors. If you're looking for fun ways to beat the heat this season, consider curling up on the hottest of days with a good Netflix show in your assisted living apartment for other residence. Here are some shows and movies you might have missed that you can stream this summer.

Should Seniors Preplan Their Final Arrangements?

If you're a senior that is moving into retirement age or has already been living out those vibrant golden years, you know that there is still a lot to take care of on a daily basis. While you might be free from the schedule encumbrances and obligations of a career or caring for a young family, that doesn't mean you're lying around all day doing nothing.

5 Sports Seniors Can Participate in to Improve Overall Fitness

Here are five sports to consider participating in to improve overall fitness. Before you embark on any new activity, though, make sure to clear it with your doctor—especially if you're dealing with a chronic condition or mobility concerns.

Common Digestive Woes as You Age: What They Are and Tips for Dealing

The digestive system is a large and complex system in our bodies. For adults, the actual system of organs that handle digestive functions can be around 30 feet long if you were to spread it out in a linear fashion. That's a lot of body tissue and organs, which means there's plenty of room for something to go wrong—one reason digestive complaints are a very common issue among people of all ages.

Winter Movies Seniors Can Enjoy During the Colorado Cold Season

Winter is in full swing, and for many seniors, getting out in the cold isn't something they want to do often or for very long. But whether you like to zip up and brave the brisk winds for a walk or you'd rather stay cozy in an armchair in the assisted living community, winter movies can be fun entertainment. They help you relive or remember past adventures in the snow, warm up under a blanket after your own recent expedition or while away dark winter evenings.

Understanding Your Care Choices at Park Regency Loveland

As a faith-based organization, we believe that every person is uniquely created by God and that they have something to offer to others on this earth. That uniqueness means that everyone’s needs and preferences differ, and that’s true even as we age. That means what might be right for one older adult isn’t necessarily ideal for another, which is why at the Park Regency assisted living community in Loveland, we offer numerous levels of care and service options you can choose from.

Tips for Going Green in Your Assisted Living Apartment

Going green might sound like a trend for young people, but working to conserve the environment is actually something people of all ages — and in all locations — can do. That includes residents of the Park Regency Loveland assisted living community in Loveland, CO.Whether you’re already a resident or you’re considering a move into an assisted living apartment in the near future, here are some ways you can work to protect the environment.1. Engage in recycling.When you think of recycling, you migh...

9 Board Games to Try in Your Assisted Living Community

Most elementary school programs ensure that children have ample time for play. Active play takes place on playgrounds during recess and during physical education lessons. But even within academic lessons, games and movement are incorporated — and not just because young children have trouble sitting still.It’s because play is a great way for the brain to process information, and it’s also good for mental and physical health.