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
Moving into a new senior living neighborhood or community can be a highly emotional experience for many older adults. It can be a stressful time for their family members, as well. That’s why we encourage people who are considering a move to one of our senior living neighborhoods, either for
Taking care of an elderly loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Caregivers often find themselves putting their own needs and well-being on hold to care for their loved one. This can lead to caregiver burnout, stress, and other health problems.
It’s no secret that having isolation during the pandemic has led to an increase in, or worsening of, mental and physical health conditions. Perhaps no other demographic has felt the effects more than older adults who live alone. Isolating at home may have kept many seniors safe from COVID-19. However,
Residents Honor Those Affected By Heart Disease By ‘Keeping The Beat!’ To observe American Heart Month, each Park Senior Villas community hosted a Heart Health Walk on a Saturday in February. Neighbors, families, and friends came together to join residents from our communities in showing their support for the millions
