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5 Safe And Healthy Summer Activities For Seniors

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Summer Activities

Staying active is an important part of aging healthily. Partaking in healthy activities is great not just for physical health, but mental well-being as well. The social benefits can even prolong life. With summer just around the corner, it is a good idea to have some activities ready to go. Let us take a look at these 5 safe and healthy summer activities for seniors. 

Have A Picnic

Getting outside is especially important. Sunlight is an excellent source of Vitamin D, which helps fight a number of issues including anxiety, depression, and osteoporosis. The sunlight and nice weather is a great way to stay active and keep spirits high.

Board Games And Puzzles

Board games are a fun and easy way to socialize, have fun, and keep seniors’ minds active. Additionally, studies show that mental activity may even help dementia. 

Crafting

Another one of the 5 safe and healthy summer activities for seniors is crafting. Art therapy can be very beneficial for seniors. Working on a craft gives them a creative outlet to express themselves. In addition, it keeps their motor skills healthy. This is also a great way to socialize.

Visit Sporting Events

This is another fun activity that helps seniors get their Vitamin D from sunlight. Also, it can be a great way to connect with family and friends. Watching sporting events that their grandchildren are playing in can be a great way to stay social and active.

Reading A Book

Reading can also be done outside to enjoy the fresh air and sunlight. Moreover, joining a book club can give seniors some wonderful socializing. Reading also keeps their mind active and has mental health benefits.

Compassionate Assisted Living

At Courtyard Manor, we give your loved ones a quality of life you can’t find anywhere else. With 24-hour on floor nursing care, you can rest easy knowing your loved ones are in a safe and caring environment.

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Fantastic Fall Recipes to Try Out

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  Now that it’s fall, the arrival of autumn’s cooler temps makes cozy comfort foods seem more appealing than ever. Fall produce and seasonal flavors allow home cooks to make supercharged swaps for traditional ingredients in some of our favorite dishes, from soul-warming Mac and Cheese to Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins! There’s no better time to load up on fresh produce like apples, squash, beets, Brussels sprouts, cranberries, kale, pumpkin, and potatoes during the harvest season when they’re at their peak. Using in-season fruits and veggies brings out the best flavors in this collection of easy dinner and lunch ideas. Here are some of our favorite recipes, so you don’t have to sacrifice taste for a meal that’s properly balanced and holistically healthy. Whether you’re following a vegetarian, vegan, or low-carb diet, there’s something for everyone on the menu. Keep reading to find out more about these fantastic fall recipes to try out at home! 

Acorn Squash With Brown Rice and Turkey Sausage

Acorn Squash With Brown Rice and Turkey Sausage

Acorn squash comes loaded with vitamins A and C, and it’s the perfect vessel for lean turkey sausage, peppers, and onions. Whole grains like brown rice supply even more fiber. Click here for Acorn Squash With Brown Rice and Turkey Sausage recipe! 

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

You might not realize it, but cauliflower is freshest at its peak season in September and October. You’ll love tucking into a soul-warming bowl of macaroni, knowing that the cheesy factor isn’t lost, even though it’s cut with puréed cauliflower. Get the recipe from Country Living! 

Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup

Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup

A couscous with pistachios, apricots, and cilantro goes on top of the chickpea- and bean-based dish, so you know this vegetarian dinner will fill you right up. Get the recipe for Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup here. 

Gingery Chicken and Spinach Stir-Fry

Gingery Chicken and Spinach Stir-Fry​

If you’re experiencing a take-out craving, whip up this easy stir fry instead. A few tablespoons of miso — a fermented paste — adds both flavor and gut-boosting probiotics. Click here for the recipe for Gingery Chicken and Spinach Stir-Fry! 

Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

Grain-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins​

Fall is synonymous with baking, and while most of our favorite pies, galettes, and loaves of bread have sugar in them, there are ways to lighten up our favorite baked treats. Gracie Gordon over at the Hungry Blonde folds semi-sweet chocolate and pecans into these irresistible breakfast-or-dessert muffins but makes them gluten-free by ditching gluten altogether. Plus, the pumpkin base is perfect around Halloween. Get the recipe from The Hungry Blonde. 

Now that you know a few fantastic fall recipes to try out at home share them with friends and family! The holidays usually call for foods heavy in sugar and carbohydrates, so why not switch it up with fresh produce and whole foods? 

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