http://www.retirementhomes.comSenior Living and Retirement News including where to live, senior jobs, senior housing options, and news related to retirement.en-usCopyright (C) Target Directories Corp. All Rights Reserved.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMTTue, 28 Feb 2017 23:00:47 GMThagai@targetdirectories.comIt is no secret to seniors that exercise and good dieting habits go a long way to keep you living longer and healthier, but new research says it will also help stave off Alzheimer�s.According to GlobalNews.ca, The Lancet medical journal reported that up to 3 million cases of Alzheimer�s around the world can be prevented if people tried to improve a number of risk factors, including lack of physical activity, obesity and smoking.�In the USA, about a third of the population is sedentary, so a large number of Alzheimer�s cases are potentially attributable to physical inactivity,� said Deborah Barnes, one of the researchers, according to the news source. She also pointed out that low level of education was the largest risk factor for Alzheimer�s, smoking was second, and low physical activity was third.With these findings, seniors and their families have more evidence that paying attention to their personal eating, exercise and overall lifestyle habits can help to avoid Alzheimer�s Disease and the need for Alzheimer's Care. And with good health, seniors can enjoy many years of retirement living.By Robert Walkerhttp://www.retirementhomes.com/library/health-and-wellness/healthy-living/exercise-key-to-alzheimer's-prevention-201107191916.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 10:50:34 GMTBy Chef Yvonne StephensServes 4Delft Blue is the famous china from the little town Delft in Holland. The Delft Blue cheese is a blue and white cheese made of cow milk with a rich and creamy, slightly buttery, mellow taste and a clean finish. If not available in your area, you can use Roquefort or Danish Blue.��Ingredients:12 chicken drum �sticks3 Tablespoons breadcrumbs1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning: rosemary, thyme, oregano3 cups tomato, diced1 cup blue cheese, like the Dutch Delft Blue, crumbled + 1 Tablespoon for each plateSalt & pepper to taste4 Tablespoons mushrooms of choice or a mix of various types, chopped2 Tablespoons butter1 cup spaghetti, cooked---Pre-heat oven to 375�F/190�C. Mix salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs.�Rub the drums with the breadcrumb mix.Place diced tomato at the bottom of an oven-safe dish. Add drums.Place in the pre-heated oven for � 45 minutes.�Remove dish from oven. Divide cup of blue cheese over the drums, and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.In the mean time, heat skillet with butter. Add mushrooms, garlic and a little salt and pepper. Stir around for about 5 minutes.While working on mushrooms and chicken, bring enough water to a boil for the spaghetti. Boil spaghetti according to the instructions on the package.Assembly: Place 1/4 of the drained spaghetti in the center of the plate.Top this with 1/4 of the tomato mixture, and place 3 drums in the center of the spaghetti.Place 1 Tablespoon of blue cheese on one side and 1 Tablespoon of the mushroom mixture on the other side.�By�Chef Yvon�---��http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/health-and-wellness/cooking-for-health/delfts-blue-cheese-chicken-oven-dish---201107191915.htmlWed, 20 Jul 2011 10:15:55 GMTThe "sandwich generation" has become a well-known term describing individuals between 40 and 60 who are providing home care to an aging parent or loved one while raising their own children. It was recently reported, however, that moving a parent into a senior retirement living community could be the answer to caregivers who think it is too much, according to Naples News. A senior living facility cannot only give peace of mind to their relatives because there is constant medical care available but can also give the aging parent the benefit of comfort of living safely, the news source reports.http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/senior-living/assisted-living/senior-retirement-living-communities-may-be-solution-to-sandwich-generation-201107181914.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:04:02 GMTThere are many reasons why caregivers, who are looking after their aging parents or loved ones, do not discuss their problems at work. Some of these include denial about what is actually going on at home, fear of appearing as someone who is not giving their all into the work or ignorance for not realizing that talking about it can become beneficial, according to Caring.com. Sometimes being honest with co-workers and employers may help a work environment because no one is questioning why a colleague is leaving early or getting in late, the news source reports.http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/family-and-personal-care/caregiving/talk-about-caregiving-at-work-201107181913.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:04:02 GMTA group of residents at a retirement living community in Michigan are the Internet�s newest overnight celebrities. The Clark Retirement Community, a continuing care facility in Grand Rapids Michigan, produced a video in late June with the help of students from Grand Valley State University, showcasing 100 of their residents lip-syncing to the tune of Michael Bubles hit, �Feeling Good,� according to the Grand Rapids Press. The video, posted on sites including YouTube and Vimeo, has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, and features the residents playfully lampooning stereotypes. Some of the scenes include a group of synchronized swimmers, a man distributing prune juice, and a woman stealing a box of Depends adult diapers, according to the news source, all while mouthing the words of �Feeling Good.�Rudy and Emily Cooper, two of the video�s stars, told the news source they practiced �dozens of times� for the final production, but it was worth it.�It was a delight,� Rudy Cooper said. �It�s something that no one around here will ever forget.�According to Grand Valley State University�s website, the seniors from Clark have also made history. The website says their first lip sync production is the country�s first to be done totally by members of a retirement community. By Robert Walker http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/health-and-wellness/healthy-living/residents-of-retirement-living-community-new-internet-stars-201107181912.htmlTue, 19 Jul 2011 10:06:39 GMTHarry Potter-mania is upon us! The last installment of the popular series entered theatres last Friday, and it�s an end of an era.� The first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer�s Stone, entered theatres ten years ago, and has since entertained millions, earned billions, and become a central part of our popular culture. Arguably the biggest hero of the series (after Harry Potter himself) is Dumbedore, an older, sagely wizard, who imparts wisdom and strength to his young friend. And while Dumbledore may live in a castle, and not in a retirement living community, we think we have something in common with him. We here at RetirementHomes.com, and in this newsletter, RetirementConnect, try to do the same thing. We partner with experts to get you the best news and information to live happier, healthier and wealthier lives. This month, we have articles ranging from tips to live longer to tips while traveling. We hope you find them both fun and informative.Enjoy!Robert WalkerEditor, RetirementConnect newsletter http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/senior-living/retirement-living/retirementconnect-and-harry-potter-201107181911.htmlTue, 19 Jul 2011 10:14:43 GMTIf you enjoy traveling, whether it's a trip to visit the grandkids, take a cruise, or simply explore a new destination, here are 10 important tips to consider: 1. Consider the destination and travel options. You probably want your trip to fulfill a dream, not to find a cheap trip. 2. Research and plan ahead. Make travel plans and reservations sooner rather than later, seeking the most direct route and shortest travel times. Enroll in the no-cost frequent flier programs to get access to the lowest fares and ability to request special services at the airport and aboard the flight.3. Request and reserve special services. Ask for a seat in the rows designated for disabled travelers. Request free wheelchair service at every airport location. If you are traveling alone, consider having someone to assist you from the ticket counter, through security, to the gate and when boarding the aircraft. 4. Come prepared with documentation. Make four sets of copies of the passport, driver�s license, Medicare and insurance cards, travel tickets and itinerary, boarding pass, prescriptions and/or physician statements. One set is placed in your carry-on bag, another in their checked luggage, the third set is sent to family at the arrival destination, and another at home. 5. Pack practically. Try to pack everything in a rolling suitcase and a medium carry-on bag. Flight attendants will stash it in the overhead bin. All prescription and over the counter medications should be placed in a one quart zip-lock bag, along with copies of prescriptions and/or physician statements, and packed in the carry-on bag. 6. Safety, security and comfort. Pick pockets and purse snatchers are abundant in high-traffic places like airports, and you should take some precautions. Leave her purse at home, and carry your money in a money belt. Or carry your wallet in your front pocket instead of the usual back pocket, or use a money belt also. Keep your carry-on bag between your feet when standing, or loop the shoulder strap around a chair leg when sitting.7. Coordinate medication management. Most seniors take five or more medications at least once a day. It may be wise to ask in advance that the transportation staff remind you to take your medication at a specified time. Or make sure that you have a watch with an alarm on it. 8. Security checkpoints. Getting through security may be quicker than waiting in the long line of other travelers if you are in a wheelchair when making your way through transportation centers. Be mindful of any medical condition that would set of the alarm, such as surgical hip and knee implants.9. Consider tours and cruises. Tours and cruises are unique in that they are completely planned, operated and staffed to deliver a promised trip. There are some who cater to people with disabilities and special needs. 10. Prepare those at the destination site. If you are flying alone to visit other family members, schedule a phone conversation with them to discuss the all arrangements. Article courtesy of ParentYourParents.com. http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/travel/travel-tips/10-tips-for-senior-travelers-201107181910.htmlMon, 18 Jul 2011 10:44:05 GMTSome individuals cannot wait until they reach their golden years, and they are eager to find the perfect place to settle down. However, it can be difficult choosing the right facility, according to SmartMoney. Michael Smith, the spokesman for the non-profit ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, explained to the news source that there were a couple of things people should do before they commit to a retirement living community.http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/senior-living/retirement-living/picking-out-a-retirement-living-community-201107151909.htmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 10:04:02 GMTMany residents of senior living communities were drivers in the 1950s and 1960s when cars such as the Chevrolet Impala and Ford Thunderbird ruled the roads.And for residents at more than a dozen nursing homes in Oregon last week, they got a blast from the past, when they were visited by some of these same muscle cars, according to the Roseburg News-Review.As part of the Graffiti Weekend tour, about 20 vintage cars and pickup trucks visited local assisted living and retirement communities to cheer up residents and remind them of some of their favorite cars from the past."They can't come to us, so we go to them. It's fun for us, too," said Don Cooley, one of the car owners, according to the news source. Dick Sly, a Korean War veteran, is a resident at the Roseburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and came to tour the vintage cars. He told the news source that seeing the cars reminded him of his youth, and of his Chevrolet Impala he once owned. "There's a lot of memories here. I wish I had kept that Impala. But when you're young, you always want something new."By Robert Walker �� http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/entertainment-and-hobbies/hobbies/vintage-car-tour-visits-nursing-homes-201107151908.htmlFri, 15 Jul 2011 10:13:43 GMTMetlife Mature Market Institute has recently released a report that offers advice to the millions of Americans who are currently providing home care for their aging loved one. "These tips were developed as a companion piece to the study to provide solutions for the legions of dedicated caregivers who are making not only emotional and physical sacrifices, but also financial sacrifices for their parents," said Sandra Timmermann, the director of the institute. Some of the tips include reconsidering the prospect of leaving a full-time job, because certain benefits do not come to their full potential if someone does not stay at work long enough.http://www.retirementhomes.com/library/family-and-personal-care/caregiving/tips-to-make-it-easier-for-caregivers-to-plan-for-future-201107141907.htmlThu, 14 Jul 2011 10:04:02 GMTFri, 21 Oct 2016 10:00:00 GMTMon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:00 GMTMon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:00 GMTTue, 28 Jun 2016 10:00:00 GMTTue, 08 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Jan 2015 10:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Jan 2015 10:00:00 GMTTue, 27 Jan 2015 10:00:00 GMTWed, 05 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMTMon, 03 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMTTue, 28 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTTue, 28 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTWed, 22 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTWed, 15 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTWed, 15 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTWed, 15 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTTue, 14 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTMon, 06 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTFri, 03 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMTWed, 01 Feb 2017 10:00:00 GMT