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
Plenty has been written about the benefits of using memory games for adults to help prevent or slow the progress of cognitive decline. Just as physical exercises can help keep our body strong and healthy as we age, mental exercises help preserve our cognitive skills and memory. Giving our brain
Older adults can sometimes feel as if their world is shrinking around them. If their hearing and eyesight are starting to fail, they may begin to withdraw from social activities — even those with family members. They may also have other physical limitations that prevent them from doing some of
Each November, in conjunction with Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, our communities invite residents, their families, staff members, and other volunteers to participate in the annual Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This year, we held a walk supporting Alzheimer’s funding in each of our communities on Saturday, November 6. We’ll provide
We’ve known all along that we were onto a good thing with our neighborhood approach to senior living. The joy we see at the social events in our communities makes it clear how much residents and their families appreciate our intimate, home-like environment. Seeing so many new residents thrive after
