Aging
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Seasonal Depression in Seniors
When the weather turns cold, days grow shorter, holiday festivities end, or the sun isn’t shining as much as it does in warmer months, many people start to feel sad. It could be a case of the winter blues, but it might mean something else. Seasonal affective disorder is common in all ages and can…
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How Lifelong Learning Helps You as You Age
As the proverb goes: “You’re never too old to learn. That said, living in a college town may be your fountain of youth. This is especially true when you choose to live at Westminster in Austin, Texas, where you’ll have access to programs within the Westminster community as well as the courses at the University…
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How Laughter Yoga Can Benefit Seniors
There’s a reason we’ve all heard the phrase, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Laughing can provide everything from stress relief, improved circulation and muscle relaxation to actual pain relief. In fact, laughter has been shown to improve senior health overall. So it’s no joke that more and more people are taking laughter yoga seriously as…
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Here’s To Your Health!
For some communities, a medical assessment is a crucial part of the admissions process. My LifeSite has posted an insightful overview of health requirements for retirement communities. Read more on the My LifeSite blog.
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Dr. Bill Thomas Disrupts Aging
Yesterday, Westminster welcomed Dr. Bill Thomas, an author, entrepreneur, musician, teacher, farmer and physician whose wide-ranging work explores the terrain of human aging. Dr. Thomas, endorses a major paradigm shift in our understanding and perception of aging. He informed Westminster residents and guests that aging is something we should be able to do well. “Aging…
