While some routines focus primarily on cardiovascular health, weight management, muscular strength, or balance, the seniors at Mirador have discovered an activity that captures all of these benefits and more...line dancing!
The group isn’t keeping their new found inspiration a secret, they are inspired to see how each of these principles can be enhanced by the culture and lifestyle at Mirador. “Many of these principles are already in place at Mirador, but the group now sees everything through their Blue Zone eyes, prompting even greater creativity and purpose behind each effort,” shared Deborah Nugent, Mirador’s Executive Director.
The ability to communicate with one another is a core need to feel connected to the world around us. While people at any age can experience hearing loss, it is more common among older adults. Read along for helpful tips to communicate with older adults living with hearing loss.
Seniors today should be warned about the high likelihood of needing additional support for daily tasks as they continue to age. When caught in this circumstance, those who navigate the experience with greater success are those who considered this likelihood long before it caught them. Here are our top reasons why older adults need to make a plan for future care.