Senior Living News

11 Ways to Warm Up a Space This Winter — Aesthetically and Literally

Phoenix winters might not get as cold as up north, but Phoenix residents still experience a chill in the air. Warming up your assisted living apartment — both aesthetically and temperature-wise — can make winter feel more comfortable and help beat the winter doldrums. Try these ideas in your space at LifeStream at North Phoenix.

Writing With Older Adults: Coming up With Your Own Writing Prompts

As you or a loved one ages, you may begin to wonder what kind of enrichment activities would help with memory while being a healthy hobby. One of the options is to start writing.

Dissecting the Lord's Prayer

One of our greatest gifts is the ability to pray and talk to God through Jesus Christ. Prayer helps strengthen our relationship with God, giving us a loving friend who's always willing to share our joys or sorrows.

Foods You Didn't Know Are Bad for You

Healthy foods may provide some protection against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic health conditions. That's why we encourage residents of LifeStream at North Phoenix to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meats and whole grains. Our garden homes also have fully equipped kitchens, making it easier to prepare your favorite meals with fresh ingredients from Arizona producers.

A Quick Guide to Hearing Loss for Older Adults

According to the National Institute on Aging, around a third of people aged 65 to 74 have some degree of hearing loss. For adults aged 75 and over, the rate is around 50%. If you're an older adult dealing with hearing loss or wondering about the potential for it, education is important. Learning about causes of hearing loss can help you protect this function as much as possible, and keeping up with treatments can help you live with hearing loss long term.

Flowers, Plants, Pets and People: A Guide for Older Adults

Interior decorators have known for a long time that adding a plant to a room makes it feel more welcoming and comfortable. This is why houseplants are such a common sight in businesses and doctors' offices.Softening a space is far from the only benefit houseplants have to offer. This guide can help older adults decide whether adding a few plants to their homes is right for them.

A Guide to Things to Do Around Phoenix

In addition to being the capital of Arizona, Phoenix is also the most populous city in the state. With the 2020 census reporting a total population of over 1.6 million, it's also the most populous state capital in the United States and the fifth most populous city in the country as a whole. Settled in 1867 as an agricultural community, it became the capital of the Arizona Territory just over 20 years later, bolstering the already thriving economy with "the Five Cs": cotton, cattle, citrus, copper and climate. These remained the driving economic forces of the city until after WWII, when the air conditioning industry began thriving during the parched desert summers.