It’s been too long since we’ve had an on-campus event, and we’re so excited to see you again! Evergreen Place Assisted Living is hosting “Cruise-In Through the Years,” a complimentary (and socially distant) progressive breakfast. All you have to do is pull up to the location and be served! Attendees are invited to drive into […]
Continue reading Adelaide Independent Living, Heritage Health NormalGrowing a garden, planting flowers, or caring for container herbs is rewarding, fun, and good for your health! Community gardens are becoming more common in many healthcare facilities. Whether indoor or outdoor, these green spaces have many positive effects on seniors’ health and well-being. Horticulture therapy is a recognized method in helping people of all […]
Continue reading UncategorizedSince 1963, Older Americans Month has been celebrated during the month of May. This celebration became a designated month as a result of the realization that persons age 65 and older did not have significant programs to meet their needs. In the early 1960s, only about 17 million Americans were 65 or older, and about […]
Continue reading UncategorizedEffective the week of May 3, all residents will be required to wear a mask when they are outside of their room, in accordance with the social distancing guidelines. We wanted to communicate this to you so you are not alarmed if you see a mask on your loved one. We are doing this universally […]
Continue reading UncategorizedWe all anticipate the coming of spring. After a long, cold winter full of gray skies, the budding trees and blossoming flowers are more than a welcome sight. The less than exciting part of spring is what comes along with that blooming flora: allergies. Depending on where you live, allergies can be mild or extremely […]
Continue reading ResourcesMarch is National Nutrition Month! Proper nutrition is critical for healthy development and overall health no matter what your age, although what our bodies need does change as we progress through life. For seniors, aging bodies require different nutrients than when we are children, teenagers, and even middle-aged adults. Physical changes as we age affect […]
Continue reading UncategorizedSkilled nursing facilities, or SNFs, (referred to in the past as nursing homes or convalescent homes) offer various levels of care, modern amenities and thriving activities for short-term recovery. Seniors today want to recover quickly and return home, thus there is a hard focus on providing short-term recovery services for these seniors. Finding the right […]
Continue reading TherapyThe Christmas season seems to start earlier and earlier every year. Many people love this time of year and revel in the early decorating and extension of the season. However, despite the magic and excitement that accompanies this festive time of year, the holiday season can be a sad and stressful time for many people. […]
Continue reading HolidaysFrom a health observance prospective, October is often most associated with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But there is another important observance happening in October – Healthy Lung Month. Most of us probably do not pay our lungs much attention unless we experience trouble breathing. The most basic function of our lungs is to provide oxygen […]
Continue reading Skilled Nursing, TherapyWe all have heard that we need lots of good vitamins and minerals as part of our diet and daily routine. Do you know the difference between these two materials? What are the most important ones as we age vs. when we are younger and developing? A quick definition of a vitamin is that they […]
Continue reading Resources, Skilled Nursing, TherapyFall has arrived, and while we welcome this kind of fall, the kind that involves injuries to seniors is not desirable. According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Fall Facts Here are a few facts as reported by the Centers for Disease Control […]
Continue reading Independent Living, Resources, Therapy, Wellness CommunitiesYoga and Seniors Yoga has been around for thousands of years. The yoga discipline originated in India and is defined as a system of physical and mental exercises that bring the body and mind together into a harmonious experience. In Sanskrit, yoga means to unite various parts to create balance in the mind, body and […]
Continue reading Skilled Nursing, TherapyBones are living tissues that are always changing. Our bones continue to grow and strengthen throughout our lives. A person achieves “peak bone mass” in their early 20s, this is when our bones are at their most dense. During a process called remodeling, our bones are dissolving and growing new cells.This process continues as we […]
Continue reading Skilled Nursing, TherapyAround age 40, a person’s vision starts to change. Trouble seeing up close can require the use of special glasses or multi-focal contacts. Other common changes a person might notice as they age is a diminished ability to see colors or adjust to glare. These are normal occurrences that do not stop a person from […]
Continue reading Five-Star Facilities, Resources, Skilled NursingOur sense of smell is one of our five senses. It is an important sense that can help alert us to potential threats: gas leaks, rotten food or the smell of a fire. It is also closely tied to parts of the brain that process memories and emotions. Like music, particular smells can trigger good […]
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