New studies show a relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and a lack of deep sleep. Nap habits are a key. Decades before an Alzheimer’s diagnosis is made, those likely to get the disease show disruptions in sleep patterns, in particular, a lack of deep sleep. So says Ruth Benca, a psychiatrist at the University of California […]
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We all know to wash hands for at least 20 seconds and practice social distancing (cabin fever, anyone?).
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People who get less rapid eye movement (REM) sleep may have a greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. REM sleep is the sleep stage when dreaming occurs. When I was at Arizona State University, I studied the “Psychology of the Eye” as I endeavored to become a Psychologist. At that time […]
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10 Questions to Better Understand Your Medication and Risk of Falling Once we hit 65, most of us are taking some kind of medication or supplement daily. For some, it may be a Vitamin D supplement, for others heart medication. Whatever you’re taking, it’s good to know if and how they can affect your risk […]
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Technology to Improve your Activity Fellowship Square Mesa is a leader in senior care and we pride ourselves at “The Center of Aging Excellence.” We use the latest technology in care and helping our residents age well. We were invited to attend a health fair at Leisure World in Mesa Arizona and bring some of […]
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We recently were at a health fair at a Sunland Village, a 55+ senior living community in Mesa Arizona. We talked about the benefits of living at Fellowship Square Mesa and the levels of care from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and the technologies we have available to promote living more independent. One of the guests at […]
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A bacterium involved in gum disease boosts Alzheimer’s toxicity.
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September is Fall Awareness Month, and as I was reading about articles relating to falling, I came across this article on Webmd.com. I found it very interesting about how your gait or stride affects our health. As we age, our gait can tell us a lot about ourselves, more than we know if we know […]
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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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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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