by the ESHL Team | Jun 26, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Did you know that adults over 60 can lose between 3% and 8% of their muscle mass per decade? This natural loss, called sarcopenia, can make daily tasks harder and increase the risk of falls and injuries. Fortunately, strength can be rebuilt at any age! Research shows...
by the ESHL Team | Jun 19, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
Blog from www.caregiver.org One responsibility of patients and their caregivers is to fully prepare for medical appointments. Before visits, write down everything you want to talk about, including important questions related to medications. Take notes during...
by the ESHL Team | May 28, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
Ahhh, summer… the season of cookouts, blooming flowers, and sunny strolls! It’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but as we get older, our bodies don’t cool down as easily. You may not feel thirsty even when dehydrated, and some medications can increase...
by the ESHL Team | Apr 25, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
HTS Therapy News Have you ever paused mid-sentence trying to find the right word, only to have it pop into your head hours later? Or walked into a room and forgotten why? You’re not alone. As we age, some changes in thinking and communication are completely normal and...
by the ESHL Team | Jan 9, 2025 | Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
It’s important to include 4 types in your exercise routine. Seniors 65 and older should get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise (such as brisk walking) every week. That averages out to about 30 minutes on most days of the week. Or you should get 1 hour and...
by the ESHL Team | Dec 26, 2024 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Summit
HTS Therapy News Winter can be especially tough for older adults. As we age, our joints and muscles lose flexibility, making it harder to cope with the cold. Arthritis symptoms can worsen, and shorter days often lead to less physical activity. When you’re stiff and in...
