American Heart Month

Here is some info I came across on USA.gov just a few days ago:

Heart attacks and strokes are the leading cause of death in the U.S.  Major risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and inactivity.  If you're at risk, there are steps you can take to improve your heart health! --USA.gov

Unfortunately, most of these risk factors are very common to seniors.  The exception?  Many who reside in Assisted Living Communities.  Why are they the exception?

1. Diet & Nutrition.  These two factors effect so many of these risk factors.  Seniors living alone generally eat very poorly.  Whereas, seniors in Assisted Living have dietician approved meals three times daily.
2. Community setting.  Seniors living alone generally occupy less than 100 square feet daily.  From bed to bathroom to kitchen to TV.  There is no incentive to stay active and engaged.  Whereas, seniors in Assisted Living residents walk to the dining room at least three times a day.  The also walk to other areas of the building as needed.  Therefore getting much more activity than they would otherwise.

For more information on how Retirement Living Group helps seniors to be Happier & Healthier, click the links to the left.

How Seniors Can Be Happier & Healthier

Welcome to Happier & Healthier Seniors Blog. My name is Kyle Taylor. I have worked for Retirement Living Group (www.rlg.net) for more than twelve years. This life experience has taught me how seniors can be Happier and Healthier. Through the course of this blog, I will share with you ways that anyone can bring this to pass. I will rely on both my personal experience as well as studies that have been published on the topic.

I look forward to your comments to help direct the blog.