Stress can have a negative impact on a senior's overall physical, mental and emotional health. Though eliminating stress from daily life is nearly impossible, it can be managed by reducing triggers and pursuing a healthy lifestyle.The staff at Cambridge Court is trained to help seniors attain their best possible health through individualized care plans. Seniors can also take steps to manage their own stress levels through simple actions such as growing a windowsill garden, wearing a fidget brace...

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time when health care and research organizations across the nation attempt to make people aware of this common form of cancer. It's an important message for seniors of all ages, who may be more at risk for this type of cancer that younger individuals. But for seniors at Cambridge Court assisted living community, there is some good news about this disease.While colorectal cancer affects seniors more than any other type of cancer, survival rates ha...

Too much screen time — the time you spend staring at a television, mobile device or computer screen — can cause issues with vision including strained or dry eyes. But seniors don't have to give up on entertainment just because they want a break from screens. Podcasts are a great way to enjoy commentary, news and stories without needing to look at a screen.

Few things can top the power of a Christmas tree when it comes to transforming the atmosphere of a room. A centuries-old tradition, these decorated trees are instantly recognizable symbols of the holiday season, regardless of the types of embellishments and decorative styles added to them.The nostalgia and familiarity of Christmas trees has led to them being used in nearly every other aspect of Christmas, such as the shapes of sugar cookies and the images displayed on greeting cards, and imagina...

Keeping up with what's relevant to grandchildren or other kids in your life isn't always easy from an assisted living community. Even if you use smartphones or other tools to chat regularly with special young people, the trends change as fast as the season. For Cambridge Court residents who are looking for gift ideas for kids in their family this season, here's the 411 on what's hot (and safe) for kids this year.