Senior Living News

Weight Training and Seniors: Should You Stop Lifting in Retirement?

At The Gardens at Broadmoor Court in Colorado Springs, Colorado, we encourage an active lifestyle by maintaining a full activities calendar with fitness-focused events such as Walking Club, Sit and Be Fit and morning exercise routines. However, many residents supplement on-site activities by visiting local parks, such as Broadmoor Valley Park, or joining one of the region’s many fitness centers.

7 Tips for Choosing an Assisted Living Community That's Right for You

You've decided an assisted living community is the next step in your journey. How do you choose the best community? Knowing what you want and need helps you find a community that fits. Keep these tips in mind when looking for your ideal assisted living community.

Windowsill Herb Garden: Tips for Growing Things in Smaller Spaces

Windowsill herb gardens can be a wonderful addition to your home, providing easy access to fresh herbs and offering aromatherapy benefits. This type of gardening can boost your mood, provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment and offer a way to connect with nature, regardless of mobility challenges.

Cheese: The Good, the Bad and the Stinky

Cheese can transform a simple meal into a feast, a snack into a gourmet nosh and a gathering of friends into a party. Quick and simple to prepare at any time of the day or night, cheese offers a wonderful array of flavors and textures — not to mention health benefits to seniors in Colorado Springs, CO, and beyond. Let's explore popular types of cheeses, ideas for enjoying them both by yourself and with those you love and their potential effect on your health.

Annual Health Screenings for Seniors: What Regular Screenings Are Important?

Being aware of your individual health needs is important no matter what age you are, but it may certainly feel like you spend more time considering these issues as you enter and live out retirement. Older adults of all backgrounds and ages can still live vibrant, enjoyable lives, even while dealing with chronic health conditions. In fact, that's one of the goals of the staff at Broadmoor Court assisted living community in Colorado Springs, CO: to offer care choices that help support independence, socialization and activity for all our residents.

5 Healthy Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

When you think of summertime, what springs to mind? While many of us daydream about ice cream, balmy days and barbecues with our loved ones, seniors should also be vigilant about the risks of dehydration. Don't let dehydration stop summer fun in its tracks — these five simple tips and tricks are perfect for keeping you hydrated while enjoying the warm weather in your assisted living community.

Osteoarthritis and Fall Risks: What Older Adults Should Know

Your senior years are a great time to reflect on your life and appreciate the services and care offered at Broadmoor Court Assisted Living. This is also a time when your body starts to show the effects of aging. Osteoarthritis is one such condition that affects around one in three seniors over the age of 65. The disease damages impacted joints, resulting in stiffness and pain. Along with this is reduced mobility and a higher risk of falls. According to the CDC, more than one in four seniors have a fall at least once a year.

What Are Senior Checking Accounts?

Checking accounts allow you to pay bills and make purchases via check or debit card. There are many types of checking accounts out there to consider, and some are even designed especially to meet the needs of seniors. To help you weigh your options and make an informed decision about your banking needs, our team here at Broadmoor Court senior living community created this helpful guide to senior checking accounts.

6 Ways Older Adults Can Safely Reduce Utility Bills

When you're on a fixed income in your retirement years, keeping your utility bills in check is essential. Changes to your home and behaviors can help lower your utility consumption to make your bills more affordable. However, it's important to make those cuts safely to avoid putting your health and well-being at risk. Try these ideas to slash your utility costs.

4 Exercises for Seniors With Arthritis

As seniors age, many develop some degree of joint pain. According to the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation of the University of Michigan, 70% of adults aged between 50 and 80 report experiencing symptoms of joint pain or arthritis. Of those, 49% said the pain limited their usual activities.