Three Major Benefits of Strength Training at Any Age
The average adult begins to lose muscle mass in their early 40s at a rate of about 5% a decade. That means someone in their 70s has lost 20% of their muscle mass. No wonder the typical idea of aging includes frailty, falls, and dependence! The good news is that strength (or resistance) training—a.k.a. lifting […]
Meet Your Neighbors: Betty & Midge
Treehouse Island Zipline Adventures in Silverlake, Washington, is paradise for those seeking adventure. On this 50-acre island, you’ll find a course with a total of six ziplines, ladders and rope bridges, and breathtaking views. At its highest point, the zipline reaches 75 feet in the air. Two of Revel Lacey’s resident thrill-seekers broke records during […]
Five Cities to Add to Your Bucket List
When you live in a Revel community, you’ll finally have the time to focus on the things you love to do. According to AARP, travel tops the bucket lists of those 50 and older. Beyond going to a place you’ve always wanted to visit, travel can offer you amazing health benefits such as improved mental […]
Giving it Back
In times like these, it’s more important than ever to feel connected to your community. At Revel, we’ve been looking for ways to spread kindness and help others, which is why we launched our #GivingIt campaign. This month, our residents and team members joined forces to write more than 400 letters of encouragement to seniors […]
Staying Connected with Friends & Family Online
Since the pandemic, those over 65 have reported increased feelings of loneliness and social isolation. At the same time, loneliness is among the greatest predictors of health outcomes for older adults. Maintaining meaningful connections with friends and family can drastically lower the risk of dementia, heart disease, and many other health problems. Luckily, thanks to […]
The Key to Successful Aging
What does successful aging look like? For Dr. Roger Landry, author of Live Long, Die Short, it means continuing to flourish and adapt to new situations. As a former flight surgeon in the Air Force, Dr. Landry understands the importance of keeping people healthy and performing at their best. “Being older is not necessarily a […]
