Traditionally in Texas, the first two weeks of August are the hottest. It looks like this year will be no exception! Our Texas heat is a potentially deadly problem. Each year nearly 600 Americans die from extreme temperatures, most of them elderly people. Seniors often don’t realize when they are overheated, dehydrated and in danger. … Read More
Have you ever noticed that when you’re anxious, or agitated, or even just preoccupied with your thoughts, you’re likely not breathing as deeply or well as is really advisable? There’s a reason the age-old guidance for pausing before reacting under stress is “take a breath.” Strange that an autonomic bodily function can be so readily … Read More
May is here and it’s time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Why’s that? It’s National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In honor of this National recognition we would like to share various events EdenHill has created in the last couple years for our residents to promote exercise and competition. Summer … Read More
The sun is out and you should be too! There are numerous health benefits to being outdoors in nature and removing yourself from your everyday routine. Something as simple as seeing the green grass or a stream of water can provide increased feelings of renewal, restoration, and spiritual connectedness. Being at EdenHill, we are only … Read More
The bluebonnets are here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outdoors! Good weather brings us the perfect opportunity to take a friend to Landa Park for a stroll or hop in the pool for some water aerobics. It’s wonderful to have many options available to be active and if you’re looking for … Read More
Gratitude Is Good For The Soul And Helps The Heart, Too “Over the last few years there’s been more of a trend to focus on gratitude,” says psychologist Laurie Santos, who teaches a course on the science of well-being and happiness at Yale. Gratitude is being endorsed by wellness blogs and magazines. You can buy … Read More
Our eyes are our windows to the world, so it’s important to take care of them at every age. This need becomes even more vital after age 55. Eye exams are about more than just getting corrective lenses; they can also catch serious medical conditions that become more common as we age. While some of … Read More
How many times a day do you stand up from a chair, get out of a car, or pick something up off the floor? Answer is, probably several times a day. Squats are an essential movement to our daily living and it’s important that we keep these muscles strong. Here is a guide to help … Read More
The ancient Greeks had more than a dozen words for what we translate as the word “love.” Eros, physical desire or passion, scared them a bit, as it threatened a loss of control—very different from our obsession (especially this month) with romantic love and the experience of being “madly in love.” Philia, or friendship, was … Read More
Staying active in old age may help memory and thinking, according to a study published Wednesday by Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. With EdenHill’s Yoga, Tai Chi, Strength & Balance classes, Water Aerobics, Fitness room with monthly competitions, Line dancing, Samba classes and Chair Volleyball, the opportunities for movement seem endless! … Read More