September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a time to reeducate ourselves about the impacts of high cholesterol and how to prevent it. High cholesterol harms your overall health and can be indicative of disease. However, what exactly is cholesterol? According to the CDC, cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many […]
College Towns Make Ideal Retirement Location
August is here, which means it’s time to go back to school! Burlington, NC is buzzing with youthful energy as students make their way back to campus for Fall classes at Elon University. The appeal of a college town spans past the age of the average college student. In fact, according to AARP and U.S. News, college towns […]
Yoga for Seniors: Gentle Classes for Improved Well-being & Mobility
Yoga has been gaining in popularity because of the immense physical and mental benefits the practice provides. Almost instinctively when people think about yoga, they think contortionists; however, that is not the case. The act of yoga is merely moving with breath no matter what shape the physical body may take. BENEFITS Some of the […]
Memory Care and Brain Stimulation
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and affects nearly 5.5 million Americans. Scientists don’t yet fully understand what causes Alzheimer’s disease though it is likely a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Since the cause is unknown, prevention isn’t guaranteed, however, according to the Alzheimer’s […]
Mental & Physical Benefits of Meditation
Meditation plays a significant role in physical and mental wellness. Just ten minutes of meditation a day can show positive results. Meditation comes in many forms and can be performed as long or short as you would like. Even just one minute can reduce stress and anxiety and give your mind a refresh. The most […]
5 Reasons Seniors Should Ride Bikes
Staying active as we age plays an essential role in maintaining physical and mental health. Low-impact exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, and cycling are typically recommended. Studies have shown that cycling is a lot easier on the body’s muscles than running, and is a prescribed form of exercise for beginners. Here are five other […]
6 Small Ways to Be Environmentally Friendly
National Environmental Education week kicked off with Earth Day on April 22. Earth day itself is the world’s largest environmental initiative that works to broaden, educate, and activate the environmental movement across the globe. When it comes to applying environmental initiatives to your life, even just a little bit goes a long way. Here are […]
Benefits of Gardening
‘Tis the season… the season of gardening that is! April is the first full month of Spring and also happens to be National Gardening Month. Now is the time to stop and smell the roses or possibly plant some of your own. The positive effects gardens have on their surroundings is noticeable, from merely looking […]
Benefits of Intergenerational Relationships
It used to be a familiar scene to have multiple generations living within the same home or living within proximity to each other. It was not until after World War II that separation between extended families became a typical scene. Now some older adults have fewer opportunities to make beneficial intergenerational connections. Spending time building […]
Senior Tax Deductions: Reduce Your Tax Burden
Retirement can be great, especially with the independent living at Twin Lakes Community, but living on a fixed income can be challenging. Did you know that older taxpayers may qualify for some extra tax breaks? With April 15 – Tax Day – just around the corner, we want to make sure you’re taking advantage of […]
