Articles: Senior Living

Valentine’s Party at the Cottages

Our Valentine’s Party will be on Wednesday the 17th at 3:00. We will have snacks and musicians come entertain us! These musicians came before Christmas and were a huge hit! (James and Grace) So, if you missed them the first time, come on up and hear how talented they are!...

Living A Heart-Healthy Senior Life

With age comes an increased risk for heart disease and all cardiovascular diseases, and it is important to make smart choices as you and your loved ones look to maintain health and wellness. The American Heart Association and Sunrise Senior Living are pleased to support your efforts in maintaining a heart healthy...

Macular degeneration research gets a boost from large gene study

The findings of a large gene study are a big step forward for research into age-related macular degeneration – a leading cause of vision loss in the over-50s. The researchers found 52 common and rare genetic variants linked to AMD – a leading cause of vision loss in the over-50s....

Top 12 Holiday Gifts for Seniors

Shopping for a senior loved one can sometimes be challenging. If you are stumped over a gift for a senior in your life, here are some ideas to help you find something that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face this holiday season.Sometimes it’s hard to choose the right gift for an...

Many hands make light work and improve health, researchers have found

Getting help with baby care could keep families healthier and extend their lives, according to a new study into bird behavior. Research into weaver birds in South Africa, carried out at the University of Exeter and published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, found that a heavy breeding workload...

Fit older adults are more active

Fitness level had the strongest association with physical activity, followed by gender and season, in study on older adults. “We found that fitness level had the strongest association with physical activity, followed by gender and season. This means that fit older adults were more active than the unfit, females were...