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Fall has arrived, and while we welcome this kind of fall, the kind that involves injuries to seniors is not desirable. According to the National Council on Aging , falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Fall Facts Here are a few facts as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: One i...

In today's society, there are a variety of senior living options available for seniors. Depending on the level of care they require, options can include independent living, assisted living or supportive living, assisted lifestyle, short-term rehabilitation (therapy), short-term skilled nursing and long-term skilled care. Independent living is the m...

The Villas Senior Care Community is a 40-acre campus comprised of Independent Living, Assisted Lifestyle, Skilled Nursing, and Short Term Rehab. The Villas is a non-profit organization with a 30+ year reputation of providing exceptional care. Our Villas Total Rehab wing is a 13,000 square foot addition featuring 10 private Medicare-certified suites...

Winter—where the temperatures are dropping and the risk of injury is rising. The cold weather, snow, and ice are all ingredients that can cause a recipe for disaster. Hypothermia and falls are just a couple of the health risks you face during the long, cold days/nights of the winter season. All of these health risks are heightened with the older po...

Retirement communities.Retirement homes.Active adult communities.Senior apartments.We're sure you have heard all of these terms, but what do they mean exactly?They all are just different names for independent living. There may come a point in a senior's life, in which they feel that their current home is too big or not the best safety option for th...

Illinois Knights Templar Home (IKTH) provides a wide range of senior living and senior care options to the Paxton and surrounding communities. Whether you need skilled nursing care, independent living or short-term rehabilitative therapy, look no further than IKTH in Paxton. IKTH is owned by the Masons, but our facility and our services are open an...

For those entering later stages of life, strength, flexibility and balance are synonymous with independence. Simply put, the more active you are, the more confidently you can lead an independent, fulfilling life. Fortunately, there are many enjoyable options for developing an active lifestyle in senior years.

 

Keep Doing What You Enjoy

Picking an activity you enjoy is an important part of building an active and healthy lifestyle. Although the body changes over time, your taste in activities does not have to change. Many fitness class instructors are familiar with modified exercise moves that allow seniors to take part at a satisfying level. Before bowing out of an activity, check to see what alternative arrangements can be made to accommodate your level of flexibility, strength and endurance.