Our brains are made up of nearly 100 billion neurons, however, if not activated often enough, your brain can actually atrophy. When this happens, neurons are destroyed and the connections that they make go along with them. This leads to a lower ability to process concepts, reason and can even lead to poorer memory. According… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a concern across the globe. The risk for contracting coronavirus is particularly high in elderly adults. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 8 out of every 10 COVID-19-related deaths occur in adults 65 years and older. This higher risk has caused senior living communities to take aggressive… Read More

According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. Furthermore, one in four seniors over the age of 65 falls each year resulting in almost 3 million injuries that are treated in emergency rooms annually. And while many believe falls are an inevitable… Read More

As we and our loved one’s age, it’s only natural that the topic of senior living and additional care is top of mind. And while many seniors dislike the idea of leaving their homes and transitioning into an independent senior living or assisted living community, in the long run it can be a much happier… Read More

As we and our loved one’s age, the likelihood that medications become a part of our daily life increases. According to a study in JAMA Internal Medicine, 80% of older adults take at least two prescriptions daily and 36% regularly take five or more. The number of pills and medications increases when you also incorporate… Read More

What we eat and put into our bodies plays a huge role in our overall health and wellbeing. However, as we age, our senses dull and require more simulation to be triggered. This means that our sense of smell, which is very connected to your sense of taste, is less sensitive as you age. This… Read More