Cantissimo Senior Living Blog

Filling up your days with fun activities and with the people you care for can really add value to your life. However, there will be some days when your social battery may be low, and you need time to recharge. Or, you may sometimes find yourself in a situation where your friends are unavailable, and you have no choice but to spend a few hours alone.

Spending time by yourself isn't a bad thing. In fact, in spending time alone, you'll have the opportunity to just go with the flow and spend your day according to how you want – compared to compromising and finding a middle ground when hanging out with friends. Some also believe that spending time alone can help you learn how to be comfortable and happy in your own skin and become more independent.

If you're wondering about fun solo activities you can do outside the home, look no further!

Exercising daily is something that many young people and older adults avoid due to the time and effort required. You may also not want to do this because of the energy it requires. However, staying active in your life is necessary for keeping healthy.

The best part is that you can exercise without feeling the burden of it by keeping various hobbies instead. You may be interested in many things that can help you burn calories and enjoy, If you want to know more about fun hobbies that won't even feel like you're exercising, continue reading.

The benefits of fresh air are many - from improving your mood to strengthening your immune system and even increasing productivity. Plus, it's free and available in all parts of the world! Read on to learn more about the incredible benefits of fresh air and what you should do to ensure you're getting plenty of it.

Warm weather is a fact of life in the summer, but climate change is pushing temperatures to record highs, even in regions that don't traditionally see warm weather. This is more than just an inconvenience. Seniors are extremely susceptible to heat-related conditions, meaning a freak heatwave can pose serious risks to their health, especially for those living in regions not adapted to warm conditions. Luckily, there are ways that you can help keep the seniors in your care pleasantly cool, even in the most sweltering months.

As we age, it's important to stay active and exercise regularly for our mental and physical health. In order to keep up a regular cadence, it's not always easy to find a workout buddy or make it to a group fitness class. As a result, it can be more convenient to exercise alone. However, we need to take a few extra safety precautions when exercising alone. In this article, we'll go over some of the best safety tips for those exercising by themselves.

Did you know that walking barefoot can have a positive influence on your health? Walking barefoot might be something you only do at home. But for many, walking and exercising barefoot is a daily practice. As a child gets older, they shove their feet into shoes and lose the benefits that come from barefoot walking. That's why advocates of barefoot walking and exercising are pushing back on wearing shoes all day long and encourage everyone to let our feet be free. 

Continue reading to learn more about why you might want to consider taking off your shoes and stepping outside!

More and more people are starting to realize how many benefits of walking. It burns calories, gives you the opportunity to clear your mind, and can even help with mental health issues. However, even though we have been walking for decades, most of us will benefit from a quick evaluation of our walking habits.

Here are some simple tips you can use to improve your walking to stay safe and get the most out of your steps!

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to stay active. Exercise helps improve our overall health and can even help prevent diseases. Walking is an excellent way for older adults to exercise daily, and it's easy to do!

This blog post will discuss some easy ways for older adults to walk more and improve their health. So stay healthy and happy into your golden years by following these simple tips!

One of the wonderful things about getting older is finding yourself with more free time. If used correctly, this abundance of free time can be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with loved ones and enjoy hobbies new and old.

That being said, figuring out exactly what to do with your newfound freedom can also be overwhelming. And if you are not creative, you may find yourself bored and struggling to fill the hours of the day.

Fortunately, we have a list of activities that you can try out. Whether you prefer solo activities versus activities with friends and family, or activities from the comfort of your home versus venturing out into the neighborhood, we have you covered.

It might be challenging to move from a life of nonstop work and insane hours to doing very little suddenly. You've worked so hard to earn your retirement, so it's meant to be the best time of your life, with all the perks it brings. What better way to occupy those formerly nine-to-five hours than with activities that are less about productivity and more about enjoyment? But how can you make the most of my retirement years? What a great question! One great option is to try photography!