Here’s something most people don’t realize: approximately 70 percent of older adults will need some form of long-term care during their lifetime. And for many families, that care journey begins at home with a family member stepping into the caregiver role. Perhaps you’re already living this reality. You help Mom with medications. You drive a […]
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During the night, our brains are busy completing essential tasks like consolidating memories and organizing thoughts. Sleep is vital for our health and well-being because it maintains overall physical, mental, and cognitive health. Inadequate sleep can have significant, negative effects on our physical and mental health – individuals with dementia and those who care for
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When people think about senior health and wellness, they often focus on one area at a time, like exercise, nutrition, or mental stimulation. In reality, the biggest difference comes from consistency. Senior health and wellness is not built on occasional activity. It comes from daily routines that support physical movement, mental engagement, and social connection
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Finally, the scorching hot months of summer are coming to an end as we head into fall. While most may be focusing their attention on candy apples and pumpkins, we should also be turning our focus to the monumental month that is September and what it stands for. September is Healthy Aging Month, which seniors
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for updated boosters for new variants of COVID-19. These formulas of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for individuals 12 years of age and older. The updated boosters target both the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5.
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Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease can cause unique sleeping patterns? Some seniors with Alzheimer’s may sleep for long periods or wake up frequently at night. There are also other forms of dementia that can impact sleep. A lack of sleep is unhealthy for anyone, but it can be especially harmful to seniors. It’s essential
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Discovering a loved one is living with memory loss can be devastating. You may have noticed odd things or concerning scenarios, but it’s hard to believe. It usually starts as small things that can be key warning signs: Your mom hasn’t been attending her regular social events. Your husband can never find his car keys.
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Pegasus Senior Living Senior VP of Health and Wellness Dr. Sandra Petersen created the Connections program for memory care. She holds qualifying certificates in family practice, psychiatric-mental health, and geriatric medicine. As a founding member of the Assisted Living Federation of America’s Nurse Action Committee, she is a nationally recognized expert in senior living care.
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Tips for Seniors to Combat the 2022-23 Flu Season Amid COVID-19 Seasonal influenza (“flu”) is a common illness we fight every year, and seniors are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from it. The risk of serious illness is even greater with the addition of COVID-19 and highly transmissible variants like Omicron. The
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Mesa, Arizona is home to some of the best assisted living communities in the country. These communities offer a variety of social and recreational activities and exercise classes for seniors at different fitness levels that can improve the overall health and well-being of their residents. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of
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