When it comes to improving the well-being of seniors, there may be nothing more transformational than the power of positive relationships. At Park Senior Villas, we see the transformative effect of deepening social connections every day. We see friendships growing between residents, bonds developing between staff and residents, and deep
As researchers continue their quest to end Alzheimer’s disease, those of us who provide care for or love someone who is living with the disease have many reasons to remain hopeful a cure is on the way. For instance, new drugs are available that appear capable of delaying the disease’s
As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly vital to ensure they’re able to maintain their independence and receive the best possible care and support, should they need it, during their golden years. If supportive care is needed, assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities (or what are sometimes referred
Did you know that bingo has a birthday … month? It’s December, in case you’re wondering. Hard-core fans can celebrate the 31 Days of Bingo if they want, though the average person is more likely to celebrate National Bingo Day, like we do at Park Senior Villas. A Brief History
Although the terms behavioral health and mental health refer to different aspects of how a person thinks and acts, there is some overlap between them. For example, a mental health condition can have an impact on a person’s behavioral health. And a person’s routine behaviors can bring on or worsen
It’s no secret that socializing is one of the keys to aging well. Connecting with others promotes a sense of well-being and reduces the likelihood of experiencing loneliness and depression for people of all ages, and the benefits may be most evident in seniors. Though nearly all of us enjoy
Have you ever wondered why you can immediately recall the lyrics to a song you knew well but haven’t heard in decades, even though you might have to stop and think for a minute before remembering what you ate for lunch yesterday? As neurologists continue to learn more about how
Did you know that professional caregivers who work at facilities that provide memory care in Arizona are not required to receive dementia-specific training? Administrators at memory care communities must receive special training specific to dementia, but the actual caregivers do not. Many people are surprised by that. At Park Senior
Falling made Buster Keaton famous. Generations of movie fans have laughed out loud watching him go head over heels again and again. In real life, though, falling is no laughing matter. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among people who are 65 or older, according to
Almost one-fourth of community-dwelling adults who are 65 or older are considered to be socially isolated. And, among adults who are 60 or older, 43% report feeling lonely. That’s according to a 2020 report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). We’ll go into more detail about
