by the ESHL Team | Sep 17, 2025 | Assisted Living, Blog, Elwood, Essential Senior Connections, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
One of the simplest ways to stay healthy as we get older is just… keep moving! Every movement you make, big or small, helps your body stay strong, flexible, and ready for whatever life brings. But staying active isn’t always easy. Stiff joints, arthritis, or the...
by the ESHL Team | Aug 21, 2025 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Rehab News, Resources, Summit
Thanks to advances in medicine and nutrition, people today are living 10-15 years longer than just a few decades ago. A longer life gives you more time to enjoy hobbies, spend time with loved ones, and make new memories. But healthy aging isn’t just about adding years...
by the ESHL Team | Aug 12, 2025 | Blog, Elwood, Northview, Park Place, Resources, Summit
A stroke interrupts blood flow to an area of the brain. Strokes can be fatal, but the risk can be reduced. Many stroke risk factors are lifestyle related, so everyone has the power to reduce their risk of having a stroke. More than 80% of strokes can be prevented. You...
by the ESHL Team | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, ESHL News, Essential Senior Connections, Rehab News, Resources
Every year, one in three older adults experiences a fall—and many of these falls can be prevented. One of the biggest reasons for losing balance is muscle weakness, especially in the legs. Our legs support us as we walk, rise from a chair, climb stairs, and stay...
by the ESHL Team | Jul 24, 2025 | Blog, Resources
Blog from EverydayHealth.com Americans love sodium chloride, also known as common table salt — and they eat far too much of it. Unfortunately for savory food fans, a diet high in sodium can wreak havoc on your health. According to the Harvard T.H. Chan School of...
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...
