Blog - October 2018
A 20 Minute Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Posted on October 05, 2018 in Active Aging
At Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, we pride ourselves in offering many opportunities for physical fitness for residents of all fitness levels. What you may be surprised to learn, though, is that working as few as 20 minutes per day of walking into your routine can bring about big, beneficial changes for your health. These are a few of the benefits physical activity can provide.
Blog - September 2018
Planning Ahead: It Wasn't Raining when Noah Built the Ark
Posted on September 28, 2018 in Learning
People thought Noah was crazy when he began building this massive ship. They ridiculed him – and his family. Biblical scholars believe the ark took between 55 and 75 years to build, so Noah spent a long time planning for his rainy day. While planning ahead for retirement today doesn’t require quite the same amount of diligence and dedication, it still remains necessary.
Do You Know the Benefits of Pet Companionship in Retirement?Posted on September 21, 2018 in Health and Wellness
As a pet owner, when you imagine your future, your fur babies are surely snuggled up at your feet, no matter where life takes you next. You have a deep connection with your pets. Regardless of your stage of life, that connection does not have to end.
Top Foods for Brain HealthPosted on September 14, 2018 in Health and Wellness
At Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, we believe that successful living involves adopting a philosophy that addresses the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of all our residents. While most people consider learning an essential tool for intellectual fulfillment, providing the brain with the right nourishment is equally important. Making purposeful choices for nutrition, like these mentioned below, can help you keep your brain healthy and may even be instrumental in warding off or slowing the progress of conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Tips to help families cope with Alzheimer's, mitigate tensions and relieve stressPosted on September 07, 2018 in Caregiving
Receiving an Alzheimer's diagnosis is never easy — it's life changing, not only for the person receiving the diagnosis but for their family members as well. The disease can exact a devastating toll on family relationships unless everyone pitches in to support caregivers and take steps to secure the financial future of the person with Alzheimer's. These are a few important takeaways from a new survey by the Alzheimer’s Association.