Tools for Schools 2024
On September 12, members of Gloria Dei Communities visited Thurgood Marshall Elementary and Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Philadelphia[Read More]
Posted on March 26, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that affects one in ten Americans. However, another 84 million individuals are at high risk of getting this disease, according to Health.gov. This seems to be a health epidemic that needs to be solved or stopped. Yet, it already has or at least can be. In order to reverse symptoms of type 2 diabetes, your diet will play an important role. Read More
Posted on March 9, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
November is an important month as it is home to Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Even though this particular type of dementia gets its own 30-day observance, it’s also important to understand the other forms of dementia. It represents a large number of neurological disorders and is NOT synonymous with Alzheimer’s disease. However, the major symptom they all have in common is a steady decline in brain function. Read More
Posted on February 22, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
There are many different ways to remain active as you age. However, there aren’t too many activities that can benefit your physical, mental, and spiritual self. The one activity that can is yoga. Read more about it below.
Of course, by now you’ve probably read about all of the benefits derived from yoga. Read More
Posted on February 2, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Having a life full of loving family members and caring friends is a blessing for most of us, especially as we age. Constant socializing is the best way to prevent depression, loneliness, and other mental health issues. In fact, studies show that socialization even has a positive effect on our cognitive abilities, helping to lower our risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Read More
Posted on January 25, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Oral health is an important, yet often overlooked component of a senior’s health and well-being. People tend to view their teeth and gums as something that’s supposed to deteriorate as you age. This is not the case. You only have one set of adult teeth. It’s best to take care of them by brushing and flossing every day. Read More
Posted on January 4, 2019 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
The New Year is a time to adjust and reshape some things in your life. We all have some areas that need to be improved, whether it’s our diet or our outlook on life. There are countless aspects to our lives, and it’s impossible to assume we have nothing to improve from any kind of resolution. Read More
Posted on December 20, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
Memory Care facilities and Personal Care facilities are becoming increasingly important senior care options for older adults that require long term care. As comforting as it may seem to age in your own home, it simply may not be possible for safety reasons. It’s tough to imagine a parent or loved one, living with some form of disability or chronic illness, accomplishing such a feat without any setbacks. Read More
Posted on December 10, 2018 | Posted Under: Helpful Articles
For years, scientists and researchers have been attempting to discover a miracle cure that will prevent or reverse the effects of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. So far, there has been no such luck. However, there have been minor breakthroughs when dealing with treatments for these neurodegenerative diseases. No cure all, but symptoms have been able to be better managed. Read More
