senior assisted living blog

Spring is upon us and many elderly are out enjoying the warm, sunny days. As the days get longer it makes for more time spent outside with family and friends. There are many activities senior citizens can enjoy outdoors that are fulfilling while not being too physically demanding.   

Gardening is a great activity for seniors that enjoy reaping the “fruits” of their labor. Light work in the garden is an excellent way to exercise while also keeping the mind active. This can be enjoyed all spring and summer long because there are always jobs to be done like watering, pruning, and pulling stubborn weeds.  

Family get-togethers at the park or barbeques with friends are great ways to interact with others while being outside this spring. Senior citizens enjoy spending time with their adult children and grandchildren at these events. Simple pleasures like watching the kids play and enjoying a fresh hotdog of the grill can make for the perfect spring afternoon.

For some, the ideal spring activity might just be being outdoors. Walks and bird watching are a great way to enjoy the splendors of nature while also exercising. Not only are these activities enjoyable but are also in many cases free.

For some more spring activity ideas visit the link below, or post your own in the comment section:

http://www.ehow.com/list_6324691_spring-activities-elderly.html

President Obama’s health care bill passed on the Senate floor and senior citizens are a group that is at the very heart of the discussion. Over the past year, rumors have swirled from both parties and have created enough media coverage that one cannot turn on the television without having multiple pundits arguing its advantages or shortcomings. With so much to gain or lose, shouldn’t senior citizens be informed on how this bill will affect them?

One of the biggest concerns about health care reform is protecting the Medicare program that supports many of our nation’s elderly. Many senior citizens rely on it to support them at an age where health is a very important concern. Some speculate that the bill will look to channel funds from Medicare to help support other programs. Others suggest the bill will actually offer major advantages to seniors including eventually eliminating the gap in prescription drug coverage known as the “doughnut hole” by 2020. Also many preventative screening tests such as for breast, colon, and prostate cancer will be free beginning in 2011. In this light, seniors appear to be one of the biggest winners from healthcare reform.

As both sides continue to debate, it easy to become swept up in a particular party’s ideals. While Provision Living does not have a position on the legislation that was passed into law, we do believe seniors should be informed. The best way is to start reading the facts and learn how one of the most important bills in American history will affect yourself or your loved ones.

These two links below can help you get started in your research.

http://tiny.cc/6vwqq - AARP Bulletin Today

http://tiny.cc/3da4d - Assisted Living Federation of America