Recognizing the Signs: 5 Early Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease According to the Alzheimer’s Association, about 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease, and while it is considered the most common form of dementia, the causes are not fully understood. Here are six main early… Read More

Staying connected and feeling socially engaged becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation can be a serious health risk for older adults. Studies show that people who don’t maintain social connections with their family and friends may experience greater numbers of chronic health problems, such as heart… Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, but none more than the senior community. Both at higher risk for contracting the virus, but also because they are missing out on social interaction more than most. Here are a few ideas to help you support your loved ones during the pandemic.  Send a Card In an era… Read More

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