Mind Body and Spirit

Even on the most relaxing vacation, it can be difficult to ignore that little voice in our heads telling us we forgot to lock the back door or wondering [...]

Why Friends Matter A study by Gallup showed if you hang around people having a nutritious and healthy mindset, you are more than five times as likely to have [...]

Having only lived in their new home for a matter of weeks, Ed Ploegar and Rick Hahn decided to make their way to their community’s biweekly movie night for [...]

Study after study has found that having a sense of happiness and a positive attitude is the key to wellbeing and living longer. A sunny outlook can help enhance [...]

There are many benefits of positive thinking, including stress reduction, improved immunity, and a lower risk for heart disease. But did you know that keeping a positive outlook can [...]

With energetic performances of works by Wieniawski, Mozart, and Brahms, violinist Katherine McNamara and pianist Noor Jumaa entertained an appreciative audience of residents on Jan. 30, at Allegria Village [...]

When people talk about “aging gracefully,” they’re usually referring to physical appearance. But you can also have a gracefully aging mind. In recent years, scientific research has delved into [...]

If you believe retirement living is about slowing down at Allegria Village, think again. “Oh no, you can get absolutely exhausted around here keeping up with all the possible [...]

Being retired has its advantages: You have all day to spend in the garden, if you want to. But after a couple of hours, you’re free to take a break. [...]

Today, more than 45,000 people in the U.S. are receiving their Social Security benefits. While some retirees prefer to maintain part-time jobs that don’t conflict with their benefits or [...]