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On September 12, members of Gloria Dei Communities visited Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Philadelphia[Read More]
Posted on August 17, 2021 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
How to help a loved one take the next, positive step in their life when transitioning to an active living community.
No matter what age or living situation, moving is a major part of life. And when a loved one is ready to move into an active living community, it can be just as stressful and disorienting as a student heading off to college or a couple buying their first home. Read More
Posted on August 5, 2021 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Understanding the potential link between poor oral hygiene and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
As Alzheimer’s disease cases increase in America, many scientists and experts are looking to find the cause of this debilitating disease. In 2020, 5.8 million Americans were living with the disease. And by 2060, the CDC predicts 14 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Read More
Posted on May 3, 2021 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Guilt is one emotion that every family caretaker may experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for another person, there is an enormous amount of pressure to make this individual comfortable and happy, while also trying to balance your comfortability and happiness as well. Of course, care decisions are rarely black and white. Read More
Posted on March 2, 2020 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Many years ago, people thought that any form of memory loss in older adults automatically meant Alzheimer’s was setting in. However, we now know that people experience episodes of forgetfulness for a variety of reasons and memory loss is not a side effect or natural effect of aging.
On the other hand, some memory problems do indicate the presence of a serious condition, including that of dementia. Read More
Posted on February 24, 2020 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
We now know that, in order to stay sharp and healthy, we must remain active. In fact, research has proven that seniors get the most benefits by completing both mental and physical forms of exercise. These activities can essentially pump up the brain and overall muscle tone.
For seniors, daily physical and mental activities can ultimately produce tangible results in the brain and body. Read More
Posted on February 3, 2020 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
It is widely known that individuals aged 65 and older are at a much higher risk of severe complications due to the influenza virus. More so than any other age group. It has been estimated that about 90% of flu related deaths are among this age range. Between 50% and 60% of hospital stays due to flu complications occur within the senior group in the United States. Read More
Posted on January 20, 2020 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
While scientists continue to look for a cure for dementia, psychological treatments can help to make long term care much more successful. If seniors can cope with the symptoms of dementia more effectively, their quality of life immediately improves.
As with every plan of care, it’s important to speak with the family physician before starting new treatment activities. Read More
Posted on January 3, 2020 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
No one is excluded from the holiday weight gain battle. But it is a shame that the two most loved aspects of the holidays are family gathering and delicious food. As a result, January usually leaves everyone searching for methods of losing holiday weight. Luckily, there are a number of healthy activities to help everybody lose a few extra pounds! Read More
