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Senior Adults: Expectations vs. Reality Is spending your sunset years on your porch watching the sunset something that crosses your mind often? Or perhaps you’re more concerned about the age-related illnesses that creep in as you grow older. The fact of the matter is, there’s a lot you don’t know about growing old until you get to those years. Most …
Providing ample dining choices is essential and all StoneGate Senior Living facilities offer a variety of meal options. Printed menus are available for those who can read. For those who no longer have the ability to read, plates of food are displayed for resident selection. Along with regular mealtimes in the dining room, room service is available at any time.
Everyone knows eating the right foods and having good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy life. For individuals in senior living or care communities, dining and getting appropriate nutrition can often serve up a host of challenges.
A time-honored song from the 1940s says it all: “You’ve got to accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.” Studies have found that actively fostering positive emotions can boost the immune system, stave off depression, and enhance health and quality of life overall. Choosing a positive perspective “Every person—no matter what age or health status—has the potential for wellness,” says Callie …
For those of us who have older adults in our lives, the new year is prime time for revisiting our loved ones’ needs – from health and wellness concerns to legal and financial considerations. While some elderly parents may be able to “age in place” in their homes, others may be ready to consider senior housing, assisted living, or long-term …
