National Garden Month: Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
After a long winter, spring is finally in the air. Minnesotans are anxious to get outside for picnics, walks, and yard projects. And many are thinking about what to grow in their gardens this year—flowers, vegetables, herbs, or all of those. Soon, residents in our Southview Senior Communities will be tending to the garden beds we cultivate each year, growing a variety of plants. To celebrate National Garden Month, we want to highlight …
Read PostBrain Food: Nutritional Support for Cognitive Wellness
From early on, we are taught that balanced nutrition is a necessary element for maintaining good health. That remains constant throughout each stage of life. As we get older, we learn how specific foods can provide nutritional support for cognitive wellness and mood regulation. And for seniors in particular, these added benefits can be especially important. In honor of National Nutrition Month, we wanted to highlight some brain foods you can incorporate into …
Read PostMeal Ideas & Easy Recipes for Aging Well
Aging is a process we all experience. And while we may not pay much attention to it when we’re younger, aging becomes more evident—and aging well, more important—as our years progress. In addition to sleep and physical activity, nutrition is a major factor for maintaining health, strength, and independence. And senior nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated. Let’s look at some simple meal ideas and easy recipes for aging well. Nutritional Needs Our …
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