Our job, first and foremost, is to serve and care for our residents' needs. A specific encounter with one resident living in memory care has left a strong...
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Time to ring in the New Year! It’s a time of celebration, renewal, and goals for the year ahead. And what better resolution than maintaining or even improving...
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The National Institutes of Health calls it a silent epidemic. Chronic pain in older adults, defined as pain that persists for more than three months, is one of...
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Keeping your mind active and stimulated is critical to maintaining a good quality of life. Research shows that cognitive activities, such as learning a second...
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“Imagine eating at the same restaurant every day for 10 months!” Fighting food boredom is an underlying theme of Justin W.’s role as dining services director...
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As the leading cause of injury among Americans aged 65 and up, falls are incredibly common among seniors–but they're also largely preventable. The Centers for...
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When your loved one is hospitalized for surgery, illness, or a routine procedure, there are often so many immediate concerns that it can be hard to focus on...
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When you think of a "gamer," you probably don't think of a 65-year-old woman spending her afternoon on Nintendo. But think again—an estimated 15% of people who...
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When joining a new senior living community, it can take a while before residents feel like they belong. Even older adults, who've spent their lives meeting new...
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Everybody feels stressed now and then. It’s a natural response to difficult situations, leaving us worried or tense. Anxiety and stress can negatively affect...
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