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What Exercises Should Seniors Avoid?

Posted on March 7, 2022 (February 15, 2023) by Lisa Klasen

A senior couple looking at each other smiling while they use colourful dumbbells to do bicep curls

Physical fitness is a crucial component when it comes to living independently in your retirement years. Of course, we know all about the importance of staying active as we grow older, but how do we know that activities work best for our maturing joints and muscles, and what exercises should be avoided? The Villages at […]

10 Signs of Caregiver Fatigue

Posted on February 2, 2022 (February 15, 2023) by Lisa Klasen

A daughter caregiver hugging her grey-haired mother with a look of fatigue in need of an independent living community

Caring for our loved ones can be rewarding, but it can also take a toll. It’s sometimes difficult to share the physical, emotional, and mental load of caregiving, but it’s essential to be open and honest with yourself and others about your current situation. When caregivers help their loved ones without pausing to help themselves, […]