Now that the senior in your life is retired, you may find that they’re spending more time doing things they haven’t done in a long time or are starting to do things they always wanted to do. Once the kids are out of the house, it’s easy to make time to travel. Southfield makes it…
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One of the common correlations between sunlight and mental health is sunlight’s positive impact on improving mental health. Anyone can suffer from depression, but seniors are more susceptible. Senior living communities like Southfield offer senior health and wellness services that include outdoor activities, so our residents can get the most out of sunlight. Southfield is…
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Housekeeping for seniors is just one of the many services senior living communities provide their residents. At Southfield, we hope that our residents have more time to do the things they love by providing this service. Benefits to regular housekeeping for seniors go beyond having a clean living environment. Located in Plainfield, Indiana, Southfield is…
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Sadly, seniors experience loneliness at a higher rate than other age groups. Likely, this is due to all of the life changes that happen as we age. It gets more difficult to get around and see friends and family as we get older. Health issues start to make it difficult to stay in touch. Friends…
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There are a lot of changes that come with aging. Most of those changes affect seniors’ bodies. Seniors face common health changes, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and osteoarthritis. Not only are seniors’ bodies affected, but their mental health. Senior citizens have higher rates of depression and anxiety. However, one way to help mitigate the effects…
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Depression can affect people at any age. Unfortunately, seniors may be more susceptible due to the abundance of life changes with age. Seniors may not recognize the symptoms of depression. So, they may fail to get help. Luckily, independent senior living communities like Southfield offer senior wellness programs to help with depression. Located in Plainfield,…
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Meditation is when an individual uses the technique of their choice to increase attention and awareness. One way to meditate is to practice mindfulness. Another way involves focusing on a particular object. It is common knowledge that meditation helps to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and pain in people of all ages. Meditation is part of…
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Unfortunately, with age, the risk for heart problems increases. Luckily, there are many things you can do to stay heart-healthy and prevent heart problems. Living in an independent living community, like Southfield, provides residents with senior activities that help residents with their healthy living efforts. If you think you or a loved one could benefit…
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As adults age, one thing to consider is if an independent senior living community will meet their needs or they would be happier in an assisted living situation. There are distinct differences between independent living and assisted living. Keep reading to learn more about the senior services Southfield has to offer our residents. Southfield is…
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Staying active during the cold winter can be difficult when all you want to do is curl up with a blanket in front of a warm fire. Staying active year-round for seniors is vital for mental and physical wellbeing. A great way to stay active is by planning New Year’s activities for seniors that are…
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