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Senior Living | Modern Senior Apartments Don’t Seem so Senior- the New Look of Senior Apartments

by Melissa Peterman As we all know, Baby Boomers are the new seniors. According to research, by 2030, the amount of Americans over the age of 65 will more than double, from just over 30 million to more than 70 million—and represent more than 20 percent of the population. For that reason, new senior apartments [...]

Senior Exercise | Less Bridge and More Wii in Assisted Living Facilities

by Melissa Peterman :: Getting efficient exercise, both physically and mentally can be a challenge for some seniors who have disabilities, lack of physical assistance, or financial difficulties. Nintendo’s Wii Sports brings mental and physical exercising to seniors instead of seniors having to seek it outside their homes. It’s not just the kids playing video [...]

Senior Exercise | Nintendo’s Wii Games – Seniors can bowl, box, play tennis and golf right in their living room

by Melissa Peterman : Getting efficient exercise, both physically and mentally can be a challenge for some seniors who have disabilities, lack of physical assistance, or financial difficulties. Nintendo’s Wii Sports brings mental and physical exercising to seniors instead of seniors having to seek it outside their homes. It’s not just the kids playing video [...]

Popular Holiday Activities in Assisted Living Homes This Year

by Melissa Peterman : Besides holiday parties in the nursing homes right around Christmas time, there are several other activities that assisted living centers have in store. Local And Community Plays Besides the local theater, stage house or ballet, affordable plays and performances done by elementary schools, junior highs and high schools are just as [...]