The human brain: it’s an incredible, complex organ that gives us the ability to think, learn, feel, create, innovate, see, hear and experience life. As remarkable as the human brain is, we do become vulnerable to mental decline as we age. Research has helped us gain a greater understanding of various forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, along with other types of cognitive impairment and memory loss. There is still so much to … [Read more...]
Steps to Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. While there is currently no guaranteed method of prevention, here are five simple steps you can take to mitigate your risk of developing colon cancer.It’s recommended that everyone should start receiving colon cancer screenings at age 50. However, healthy choices that reduce your risk of developing colon cancer can begin well before that–and continue long after. … [Read more...]
Lower Your Risk of a Stroke
World Stroke Day takes place on Oct. 29 every year. It’s a good opportunity to focus on the impact that stroke has on people across the globe and how they can prevent their risk of experiencing an incident. It’s important that seniors, who are particularly vulnerable to heart conditions, know how to lower their chances of having a stroke.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, stroke accounts for 1 out of … [Read more...]
8 Fun Activities to do with Your Grandkids
It has been said that the best part of being a parent is becoming a grandparent. For the most part, grandparents don’t have to worry about homework problems, bad attitudes, and everyday life with kids. As a grandparent, you can dote on your grandchildren (a.k.a. spoil them rotten) and send them back to their parents at the end of the day.But when you do get the grandkids for a day or more, how will you spend the time together? Kaye Swain, a … [Read more...]
Eye Health
Senior Eye Problems Prevent Blindness America wants Americans to know that while cataracts are still the most common cause of blindness, they are also treatable. In fact, thanks in part to increasingly advanced, more effective surgical techniques for cataracts, today’s older adults are reporting fewer visual impairments than the preceding generation of seniors.According to a Northwestern University study published in Ophthalmology, visual … [Read more...]
Moonlight Movies
While technically summer doesn’t start until June 21st, Memorial Day tends to be the unofficial start of the season. With this in mind, the outdoor Summer Movie series in historic Ellicott City has begun, presented by/at The Wine Bin.On Saturday nights from June through September, they close their parking lot an hour before show time, so that viewers can set up chairs or blankets and enjoy any picnic items they’ve brought. Additionally, the … [Read more...]
Orioles of Old….
Are you and Orioles fan or, more generally, a baseball fan? Do you still recount the glory days of the old teams, full of your favorite players? Well, this weekend you have an opportunity to share that affinity with Mark Millikin, author of The Glory of the 1966 Orioles and Baltimore.In the meeting room of the Perry Hall branch of the library (less than 10 miles away) on Saturday, May 16th, at 2:00 pm, Millikin will recounts the story of the … [Read more...]
Lighthouse Residents Celebrate Preakness
Residents at Lighthouse Senior Living celebrated the 140th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 16th. In preparation of the race, they adorned hats with flowers and bows to celebrate in style! Prizes were awarded to those who chose the winning horse! … [Read more...]
Turf Valley Preakness Balloon Festival
If you’re looking for a fun and picturesque event, there is a great option just a few miles from Lighthouse. The long-running Preakness Celebration Balloon Festival is one of many during the week-long series of special events celebrating the annual running of the Preakness Stakes, one of Baltimore’s oldest traditions and the 2nd jewel in thoroughbred horse racing’s prestigious Triple Crown. The Hot Air Balloon Festival has a long and colorful … [Read more...]
Music in the Museum
If you’re in a musical mood and looking for a fun outing, there’s a great option just down the road from Lighthouse. The Howard County Historical Society (HCHS) will be offering the latest performance of its Music in the Museum Concert Series, as it presents the Showtime Singers.The ShowTime Singers seek to stage high-quality musical performances for the community at large, enjoying both a cappella and accompanied singing. They specialize in … [Read more...]