Senior Living News

Vitamin Deficiencies in Older Adults: What You Need to Know

At the Gardens at Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri, we encourage residents to adopt healthy habits that can help them live life to the fullest. As part of our commitment to promoting good health, our assisted living community offers daily specials and restaurant-style dining, making it easier to get all the vitamins you need to stay healthy. However, even when you eat nutritious meals, it's possible to be deficient in one or more vitamins. Keep reading to learn about some of the most common vitamin deficiencies in seniors.

A Quick Guide to Choosing Life Insurance for Older Adults

Life insurance provides benefits for people of all ages, including peace of mind about the future. But the type of life insurance you might need — or whether you need life insurance at all — depends on a variety of factors. At The Gardens at Barry Road assisted living community, we love to see our residents living a vibrant life with as little stress as possible. For some people — whether they reside in an assisted living community or elsewhere — the right life insurance can help reduce stress and support better quality of life.

6 Tips for Doing Crafts or Creative Hobbies With Arthritis

‍Almost half of seniors over age 65 have been diagnosed with arthritis. Creative seniors might be afraid arthritis will keep them from their favorite activities, as writing, crafting, playing instruments and many other creative hobbies do involve using your hands. But this condition doesn’t have to keep seniors from doing what they love. Here are some tips and tricks to help seniors with arthritis continue to work on creative projects.

Can the MIND Diet Really Prevent Dementia?

A nutritious diet helps keep you physically strong, and now, there's promising evidence that it keeps your mind sharp, too. Studies show that following the MIND diet — with its emphasis on leafy greens and berries — can boost brain health and slow cognitive decline.

5 Tips for Finding Assistance With Medical Expenses

According to consumer-spending data captured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2020, individuals over the age of 65 were spending an average of more than $6,600 per year on healthcare. That does include insurance expenses, which many people cover as a way to help reduce their overall medical spending for the year. But are there ways that older adults on potentially limited incomes can get help covering medical expenses or otherwise reduce their healthcare costs?

6 Morning Routines Older Adults Should Practice

Whether you’re a morning person or not, your morning routine is of vital importance and directly affects the way the rest of your day progresses. The habits you set for yourself each morning can make or break your productivity and state of mind all throughout the afternoon and evening. By establishing a morning routine that prioritizes your physical and mental well-being, you can make sure all your mornings start off the right way. Here’s a look at some good practices to implement into the beginning of each new day.

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.