Senior Living News

6 Fun Brain Training Ideas for Seniors

Cognitive decline is a concern for many seniors. And while some decline is a natural part of aging, there are things you can do that may help slow cognitive decline and keep your mind sharp as a tack. At the Gardens at Barry Road assisted living community, we want seniors to stay in the best possible health both physically and mentally, so we made a list of six brain training ideas you can try.

What Is a Reverse Mortgage and Can It Pay for Assisted Living?

At The Gardens at Barry Road, we promote a lifestyle of comfort and convenience with restaurant-style dining, a robust activities calendar and spacious private and companion apartments with full-service solutions. For some residents, selling their homes and using the proceeds to cover their housing and care is a sensible option. However, if you want to maintain ownership of your home, you can still use the equity to cover residential care expenses. A reverse mortgage lets you tap into your home’s equity to supplement your retirement income.

Do You Need Life Insurance if You Live in Assisted Living?

If you watch television at all, you've probably seen commercials for life insurance for older adults. Whether you're enjoying a vibrant life in an assisted living community such as The Gardens at Barry Road already or you're considering such a move, you may wonder if life insurance is important for you and how it might impact your financial plans for long-term care.

5 Ways Your Diet Changes as a Senior

As the years go by, people undergo various changes and transformations. From adolescence to adulthood, people's identities, perspectives and bodies adapt as they go through the stages of maturation. One of the major changes that occurs with age is a change in one's diet. Over time, flavor palates evolve — as do the body's nutritional needs. Here are five ways you can expect your diet to change and how to fill in the gaps of your nutrition.

5 Historical Fiction Books For Seniors

Books captivate and suck you in, surrounding you with the world they’ve created. The actions, thoughts, feelings and emotions that play out on the pages are rewarding and fulfilling in a way that few things can be. And to top it all off, they’re good for your brain. Historical fiction especially is capable of really drawing you in and thrusting you into the story. All you have to do is open the book and instead of being at The Gardens at Barry Road, you’re in Henry VII’s court or the Roman Empire. While any book that covers a specific person or time period in history that you are particularly interested in is a good choice, these five books bring history alive and are a great place to start exploring history in a new way.

5 Tips for Taking Online Classes as a Senior

At the Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri, we encourage our residents to stay physically and mentally active. One of the best ways to stay engaged is to take online classes with your computer or tablet. You'll learn something new and have a chance to connect with other people, all from the comfort of your assisted living apartment. Before you enroll in your first course, follow these tips to make sure you have the right equipment and understand how to complete a class successfully.

6 Benefits of Creative Hobbies for Seniors

Hobbies can offer numerous physical and mental benefits for individuals of all ages. For seniors with plenty of free time, a hobby can be especially beneficial because it helps pass the day constructively. A hobby can be anything that provides enjoyment, from reading to gardening. New hobbies provide the opportunity to learn a new skill or new information, and an old hobby lets you revisit your talents. At The Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri, we offer a variety of opportunities for the hobbyist. Consider the following six benefits of creative hobbies for seniors.

Lessons for Seniors from the Gospel of John

There are myriad lessons from the Gospel of John for seniors exemplifying the importance of faith, identity, commitment, and trust.

A Senior’s Guide to Meditation

At our assisted living community, we want residents to be healthy physically and mentally. Meditation can help with both, so we put together a quick guide.

6 Possibly Odd Things That Were Normal in Worship Before COVID-19

Here are six things that were normal in many worship services before the pandemic. Seniors of faith may remember some of them fondly or with a bit of laughter.