Health & Wellness

Making exercise a priority becomes even more crucial as November arrives and the weather gets colder, aiding seniors in maintaining their mobility and overall health. At Cristwood, a Christian Independent Living Community in Shoreline, near Seattle, we know exercise is vital to maintaining an active lifestyle, even in cooler weather.

Flu season hits every year as the leaves change color and temperatures drop in Autumn. While the flu can affect people of all ages, it poses a particular risk to seniors. As we age, our immune systems become less robust, making us more vulnerable to infections like the influenza virus.

At Cristwood in Shoreline and Crista Shores in Silverdale, seniors enjoy a life with purpose and engagement. Far from being sedentary, they are on the go, pursuing interests and worthwhile activities, and engaging with people of all generations. Let's explore some of the benefits living at CRISTA Senior Living provides.

Staying healthy is an important part of living a long and prosperous life. All too often, however, people simply associate this with their physical health. This is indeed an important part of longevity and happiness, but it is not the only piece of the puzzle.

We are aging and there is no getting around it. Our bodies are made of cells, and cell death naturally occurs as we age. We are born with strong, resilient bodies that, as the years advance, lose the ability to grow new cells.

The long winter months have taken their toll on our bodies. With cold and rainy weather keeping us indoors, our bodies have become sedentary and our physiques a bit flabby. What are some of the safest ways to incorporate more movement and get moving again?

Living alone has significant benefits in the kitchen. You can eat what you want, when you want, cook or not cook and fully enjoy food however you feel in the moment. But when there is nobody else depending on "dinner on the table by 5," we often short change ourselves in the nutrition department as singles.

The winters in Washington can be long, wet and really cold, so appreciating the dark months of early winter can be a real challenge. Fortunately, February brings us more daylight and opportunities to enjoy winter activities of a more gentle nature.

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the majority of the 20th century. It usually takes between 20 and 50 years for mesothelioma to develop after exposure, making the disease more common for seniors than younger age groups.