Aging Gracefully: The 7 Elements of Active Aging

Posted by Bria Patterson on October 7, 2023

The first week of October is Active Aging Week. More than just a date on the calendar, Active Aging Week is a spirited campaign that highlights the remarkable abilities of seniors, their valuable contributions to society, and the inspiring role models who lead the way. 

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Topics: Financial Wellness Resident Engagement intellectual wellness senior wellness health & wellness aging exercise Vocational wellness Spiritual wellness healthy aging Active Aging Chronic Diseases Companionship



Understanding the 7 A’s of Dementia for Better Care

Posted by Bria Patterson on June 23, 2023

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It’s a time to show support for individuals and families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. 

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Topics: Senior Living Resident Engagement Physical Wellness senior wellness health & wellness aging wellzesta healthcare memory education cognitive health Alzheimer's Dementia



Design is Key in Technology Adoption Among Seniors

Posted by Annie Keough on April 26, 2021

Seniors want to learn about and adapt to new technology, but confusing and inaccessible user interfaces can discourage them from trying.

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Topics: Seniors Wellness Wellbeing Communication Technology wellness design aging


Your Role in Retirement Planning: Guiding Prospective Senior Living Residents

Posted by Brad Breeding on March 6, 2020

 

If you are a member of the sales and marketing team at your [independent living or life plan] retirement community, did you know that you are in the retirement planning business? You may not think so because, for most people, the phrase “retirement planning” translates to “financial planning." But I would encourage you to broaden your scope of what retirement planning includes.

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Benefits of Working with a Senior Care Manager

 

The phone rings - it’s the hospital on the other line. Your mother fell and is injured. They also mention they believe she may have had a stroke. You leave your job and head to the hospital. If you aren’t close by, maybe you head to the airport or embark on a long drive. All of a sudden, you are in the middle of a situation you weren’t prepared for. The hospital staff is asking you what you want to do with your mom. She can’t live alone for awhile, or maybe ever again. Where do you want her to go? Where should she go for rehabilitation therapy? You have no idea where to start.

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Topics: Seniors senior wellness aging eldercare senior care continuing care at home care manager healthcare


Taking the Time to Walk

Posted by Patricia Faust, MGS on May 30, 2019

 

One of the crazy things about aging is that so much happens to our bodies and our brains that we can’t see. We realize that we just can’t move as well as before, that it is hard to get out of a chair, or our balance just isn’t what it used to be - it can be daunting. How did this even happen?

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Topics: Senior Living Seniors Wellbeing Physical Wellness life plan community senior wellness health & wellness aging walking exercise heart health brain health


Find Your CourAGE.

Posted by Kyle Robinson, MA on May 14, 2019

COURAGE - its origin comes from the French word for "heart," so, just as the heart gives our body life and vitality, courage is actually the virtue that brings together all of our other values.

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Topics: Senior Living Seniors life plan community health & wellness aging wellzesta courage inspiration