Gait Speed, vital in predicting risk for falls Falls are a predominant problem affecting the senior population. Every year, 1 in 3 senior’s fall, costing $80 Billion to US Healthcare systems. After a fall, seniors experience significant deterioration in physical movement and quality of life. What can we do to protect seniors? What can we do […]
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September is “Fall Prevention Awareness Month” so how can we help older adults (65 years and older) reduce the risk of falling? The Stats of Falling When we look at the stats about falling they are staggering. Each year one in four adults over the age 65 will fall. Out of 116 million older adults […]
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More Senior Living Options Focus on Healthy Movement and Physical Activity Senior Living Options, Healthy Movement What is a common element you will find in the most inspired senior living options? Exercise. The National Council On Aging reveals that just 37% of Americans over the age of 60 are physically active every day — meaning that the […]
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Seven Tips for Reducing Sundowners Syndrome What is sundowners syndrome? Sundowners syndrome is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It’s also known as “late-day confusion.” If someone you care for has dementia, their confusion and agitation may get worse in the late afternoon and evening. In comparison, their symptoms may be […]
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We all know people who say I like to be alone but is that really true? Here is an article I came across that I found very interesting. States With Highest Proportion of Isolated Seniors Could Be Best Place to Age Alone Aging alone is a very popular topic and I find many articles that […]
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How the Aging Brain Affects Thinking The brain controls many aspects of thinking—remembering, planning and organizing, making decisions, and much more. These cognitive abilities affect how well we do everyday tasks and whether we can live independently. Some changes in thinking are common as people get older. For example, older adults may have: Increased difficulty finding words […]
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Take Care of your Gums…Help your Heart? In 2016 we started an oral hygiene program at our Reflections at Fellowship Square-Mesa (our Memory Care Unit). This oral hygiene program helps each resident in our memory care get their teeth cleaned by a dental hygienist each week. The hygienist cleans flosses and checks the teeth for […]
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Why seniors are more vulnerable to calcium and vitamin D deficiency With advancing age the body changes and so do calcium and vitamin D needs. Calcium and vitamin D are two of the most important nutrients for bone health. Unfortunately, as compared to younger people, seniors are especially vulnerable to calcium and vitamin D deficiency […]
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Healthy Living Life expectancy in the United States is at an all-time high. You have probably heard the terms “healthy aging,” or “improved quality-of-life;” our favorite is “Longevity Dividend.” Advertisers use these terms to entice you to spend money with them and senior adult communities often use these terms to attract new residents. Of course […]
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Fight Dementia with your Fork The MIND diet can drastically lower your risk for Alzheimer’s disease, among other conditions. Here’s what the lead researcher suggests regarding MIND and foods thought to be “good for you.” A Mediterranean-inspired diet was recently proven to dramatically lower the risk of dementia in older adults. But just because it […]
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