November 14, 2022
Sharing a meal is the centrepiece of many celebrations. It’s a great way to connect and share day-to-day life with those who are special to you. However, as we age, our ability to enjoy our favourite meals and stay connected can become strained. This is because tasks like grocery shopping and travelling to meet loved
November 14, 2022
Senior living apartments are generally located within complexes or retirement communities designed to accommodate the wants and needs of its residents. At River Road Retirement Residence, we provide spacious suites and onsite amenities. Many seniors reach a point where they cannot continue living alone. They may requi
July 11, 2022
With age, seniors tend to become more sedentary owing to pain, increased weight, health problems or an increased risk of falling. Plus, there is a natural decline in agility and stamina. However, getting older does not mean you have to be inactive. Regular activity can have a positive impact on senior health and wellne
April 6, 2022
When you are looking to tour a retirement home in Niagara Falls, it’s necessary to prepare yourself to ensure you make the right choice. And while staff will be able to show you around the community, they may not address all of your concerns unless you bring them up. That’s why it’s important to prepare …
March 23, 2022
While a relatively small organ, the heart is one of the hardest-working ones. About the size of a fist, it beats around 115,000 times and pumps approximately 2,000 gallons of blood every 24 hours. However, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year globally. To
January 13, 2022
When it comes to aging, everyone wants to live at home as long as possible. But this may not be in the best interest of all seniors. With children living away from home, seniors spend considerable time alone. Even with certain precautions in place, like CCTV, it can still be dangerous for them. And daily …
January 13, 2022
You may have heard heartbreaking stories of neglect and loneliness in long-term care facilities. Maybe that’s why you are apprehensive of retirement homes as well. But it will take just one visit to our retirement home in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to realize how they differ. Indeed, they are one of the best housing opt
November 15, 2021
To provide seniors with a more holistic lifestyle, independent living facilities in the Niagara region are embracing different types of health and wellness programs. From offering social programs and nutritious meals to a wide range of physical activities, seniors can now live in an environment that promotes their over
July 23, 2021
Managing mental and physical health is important at any age, but it’s even more crucial as one age. This makes stress management among seniors a priority as this is what determines whether they will lead a happy and healthy life. As they get older, seniors are faced with challenges like losing loved ones, chronic dis
April 7, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads globally, the World Health Organization has acknowledged that the elderly are most at risk, primarily from those already infected. Self-quarantine is the unpleasant best strategy to deal with it. That’s despite the mental toll this increased isolation can take. Unfortunately, this means that g