“Alexa, what’s the weather forecast for tomorrow?” “Siri, find a recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies – oh, and add raisins to my grocery list.” Twenty years ago these may have been questions posed to a friend or loved one sitting in the next room, but now most of us would recognize them as queries to […]
Technology To Keep Seniors Connected
Maximize Harmony and Balance
Looking to spruce up your living space without investing a large amount of cash – or time? It may be the perfect opportunity to try out some principles of the ancient practice of feng shui – or the more modern art of decluttering. Feng shui, which translates from the Chinese words for wind and water, […]
Man’s (or Woman’s) Best Friends
Lassie could always be counted on to run and get help when young Timmy was in trouble – and the trusty collie was so well-loved by the American public that the television program in which she starred was on the air for nearly two decades, making it the fifth-longest-running U.S. primetime series in history. While Lassie […]
Avoid Being a Victim of a Senior Scam
Today’s seniors are overwhelmingly trusting and polite and because they’re a generation of hard workers, many have accrued good credit and savings. While these are all impressive attributes, unfortunately they put this demographic at great risk. The FBI reports that millions of older Americans fall victim to some type of financial swindle, known as a ‘scam’. It’s […]
Eating in Good Company
One of the most essential ingredients of healthy eating for seniors is company. Technically, it’s known as ‘communal dining,’ but at Lexington Square Senior Living, we more fittingly refer to it as ‘community dining.’ Communal sounds a bit cold and non-descript, while ‘community’ refers to a group of people with shared interests and values. And […]
