For people of all ages, social media can be a double-edged sword. For seniors, on the one hand, this digital land of memes and internet culture can be confusing. On the other hand, it can be a great way to keep in touch with friends, family and personal interests no matter where you live.

The white dressings of winter often come early to Colorado, and the cold season can extend for many months. Seniors at the Bethesda Gardens assisted living community in Monument, CO, who know how to have fun indoors on cold days can better enjoy the long stretch that can run from late October to early spring. Consider trying one or more of these activities in your assisted living apartment or with friends in one of the common areas.1.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:18, God directs you "in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." While that may seem overwhelming to accomplish, the Bible provides directions on how to achieve that level of complete gratitude.Here are five ways to show gratitude in the mundane as well as the exceptional. From the staff or neighbors in your assisted living community in Monument to visits from family or good news at the doctor's office, find things each day t...

A moment of forgetfulness or anxiety is natural at any age, especially if we are tired, stressed or distracted. However, as we get older, it's easy to become fixated on these emotions when we realize that something has slipped our mind or we feel blue. The fear that something is wrong with our health or that we will lose our independence can make it hard to acknowledge worries and potential issues.These concerns are common and understandable.

Problematic skin is a common complaint of individuals as they get older. As a person ages, the skin gets thin and loses its ability to retain water. Dry patches may appear and become red, itchy and irritated.