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How Mindfulness and Meditation Can Help Those in Dementia Care
Have you ever heard of mindfulness meditation practices? They have been around for centuries, dating back to ancient Asia. Mindfulness and meditation serves to relax the body and the mind and is great for people of all ages. It has shown to be especially effective for older adults in assisted [...]
How to Know When It’s Time to Move to Memory Care
Being the primary caregiver for a senior loved one can come with many trials and challenges even if they are a mostly healthy individual. However, if your loved one has any issues with cognitive decline, it can be extremely difficult to do by yourself. Apart from memory loss, Alzheimer's and [...]
How Aromatherapy Benefits Seniors in Senior Living Communities
Aromatherapy and essential oils are a great, all-natural way to promote well-being and they come with a variety of health benefits. For centuries, dating all the way back to the ancient Egyptians, scent has been used to improve sleep and digestion, as well as reduce stress, pain, anxiety, and even [...]
8 Ways to Stay Fit and Exercise in Senior Living Homes
Staying healthy and fit can be a challenge no matter what age we are, but as we get older, it becomes all the more important to make sure we are doing our part to stay active. There are many reasons that seniors slow down or become more sedentary. It may [...]
10 Healthy Memory Boosting Foods for Seniors in Memory Care
Eating well isn’t just about keeping our bodies healthy and in shape. Food is also fuel for our brains! As we age, our memory can inevitably slow down as well, leaving us feeling forgetful or absent-minded. Although there is no single diet that can help protect against age-related diseases such [...]
7 Reasons Why You Should Consider Moving into Assisted Living
When it comes time to consider moving into an assisted living community, there are many factors that people consider when making that transition. Maybe it’s one reason, or maybe it’s multiple, but either way, each one is equally valid. While it can be a difficult decision to make and is [...]
8 Tips for Seniors in Senior Living Communities to Build Healthy Habits
As we age, making sure that we maintain healthy habits is all the more important. With issues like chronic illness and weaker immune systems becoming inevitable, keeping up with our health should be the top priority. So how can you make yourself more aware regarding if your parent or senior [...]
How Smart Technology Can Benefit Seniors
With each passing year, technology is becoming more and more integrated into our homes. Where we were once impressed with the ‘clapper’, turning the lights off in our home with the smacking of our hands, we now have devices such as Google Homes or Alexas. With a simple voice command, [...]
Helpful Tips for Making the Transition to a Senior Living Community
At any stage of life, making a transition can be difficult. Entering a season of change requires tenacity and patience, which can sometimes be hard to muster in the face of something so new or scary. Moving to a senior living community is no exception, whether you’re the senior or [...]
