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With the transition from fall to the winter season, the flu season also returns. As per experts, the best way to avoid being bitten by the bug is by getting an influenza vaccine but not all older adults believe that to be true. There are a few myths associated with flu shots which keep older adults from getting vaccinated which can be dangerous. As per estimates, 75 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths and well over half of all seasonal flu-related hospitalizations are people over 65 years of age. If you have senior family members who are suffering from mobility issues, it is advisable to opt for an assisted facility for 24x7 care and support for your loved one. If you are a resident of the Phoenix region in Arizona, you can approach Anthem Senior Living which is an award-winning assisted living Anthem facility in the region. Our suites are well-furnished and affordable.  We are going to bust a few myths today about the flu shots and flu season: Myth 1 : A flu shot gives...

It is a known fact that arthritis is one of the most common health conditions among senior people over the age of 65. As per the Arthritis association, one-third of senior people who live with this condition say that it affects their daily life and about one-quarter say that it causes severe pain which sometimes become unbearable. The cause behind the pain and symptoms of the disease can be attributed to inflammation. Not only inflammation affects people who live with arthritis, but also people who live with Lupus, heart disease, Crohn’s disease and even sinusitis suffer when muscles and the joints in the body become inflamed. If you are looking for an assisted living facility in the Phoenix region in Arizona, approach the award-winning Anthem Senior Living which consists of some of the most experienced and compassionate caregivers. There are ways to reduce inflammation in the body as well as ways to help out senior people who are struggling with a chronic disease impacted by inflam...

Researchers are still exploring the fact that “does staying stronger help in living longer?” Up till recent years, Body Mass Index (BMI) was a measurement that physicians often used in order to determine health, but now the case is not the same. Body Mass Index basically measures the weight in relation to the height but it doesn’t separate fat from muscle which means an athletic person who has a significant muscle mass can earn an unhealthy BMI score despite being fit. As per research, strong muscles are integral to aging well. For the senior people to build or preserve muscle mass, weight training a few days in a week can help them maintain core strength and balance. Both of these are extremely important in preventing falls and preventing even death among older adults. At Anthem Senior Living, the award-winning assisted living Anthem facility in the Phoenix region in Arizona, we know the importance for older adults to stay active and engaged with life and we ensure that throu...