Whether it’s knitting, painting, sculpting, or woodworking, a hobby is a wonderful way to spend time for people of all ages. But when seniors perform arts and crafts, they serve as more than a hobby—they also provide benefits of all kinds that can improve their quality of life and overall happiness. Arts and crafts offer […]
Why Seniors Should Perform Balance Exercises
As we age, our balance, control and stability can start to deteriorate. If we do not stay active and keep our bodies moving, it can lead to a quick decline in the ability to remain balanced later on in life. At Chaska Heights Senior Living, we provide our residents with many opportunities to partake in […]
Health Benefits of Socializing for Seniors
We require socialization throughout our lives to live happily and healthily. Creating social communities provides the connections and intimate friendships we need growing older, but many adults, unfortunately, lack these connections. Senior living communities can offer social connections for your loved one, and several lifestyle options exist. If you’re interested in assisted living or are […]
How Our Different Lifestyle Options Can Work for Your Needs
As we grow older and our bodies age, we might find ourselves slowing down and less active than we once were. Millions of Americans face this reality every day, which is why Lifesprk Senior Living is dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence and keep activity levels up while providing them any medical support they […]
How Seniors Can Keep Their Nutrition Levels Healthy
Growing older, we may find we don’t have the energy we need to perform tasks that we love and enjoy. However, while it is natural for us to turn away from some activities and favor new ones, we should never become too tired to maintain a balanced diet. Here are just a few ways seniors […]
5 Ways Community Living Helps Seniors
Being independent and free is a value that we all cherish, but whether it’s because of new-age or we’re just looking for a change of scenery, many of us begin to look into the benefits of living with others. Lifesprk Senior Living is founded on community support and positive senior experiences, and we pride ourselves […]
Top 5 Physical Activities Designed for Seniors
Dancing Whether it’s salsa, ballroom, jazz, or any other genre, dancing to your favorite music is an excellent way to stay in shape, as it combines endurance, cardio, and flexibility exercises into one routine. Millions of Americans are engaged in dancing as an exercise every year, and our passionate staff and caregivers are more than […]
How to Communicate with Non-Verbal Seniors
Communicating with a loved one who is unable to use verbal communication can seem incredibly challenging. No matter what is preventing their communication, the fact is that it has changed the way that we deliver information to them and the way that they receive it. Read more to see how you can communicate with the […]
The Importance of Taking Medications as Prescribed
Seniors’ healthcare is a complex industry with many different methods of treatment for elderly patients who have certain needs or illnesses. If a person is suffering from an injury or is feeling unwell, doctors can recommend anything from specific exercises, seeing a specialist, having surgery, or most commonly, prescribing a specific medication to treat the […]
How to Support Someone Moving into a Senior Community
A decision to move into a senior community is not a small one. Moving is always difficult and it can be made especially challenging because of all the complex emotions that often accompany a move made later in life. Fortunately, there are plenty of things that you can do to make this transition smooth and […]