It is important for seniors to have a strong immune system. Here’s what you should know. August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a campaign designed to help people of all ages learn about vaccines that help guard against illness and disease. While vaccines are often associated with children, some vaccines are unique to and […]
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Tips to Make Assisted Living in Saratoga Affordable
Posted in General, Senior StrategiesAn assisted living community is ideal for seniors who are fairly healthy, but need a little extra help with everyday tasks, including household chores, cooking, medication management and personal care. It’s a great intermediate step on the continuum of senior care. However, like all health care, it comes at a cost. One which largely falls […]
Read More ›Free Dementia Resources for Caregivers
Posted in General, Senior StrategiesCaring for a senior with dementia is easier when you learn more about the disease and the resources available to support you. Here are a few to explore. Taking on the role of caregiver for a friend or family member who has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be rewarding—and challenging. These diseases present […]
Read More ›5 Things Organized Caregivers Do Every Day
Posted in Caregivers & Families, General, Senior StrategiesWhen you are a family caregiver, staying organized can aid in reducing stress and anxiety. Here are a few tips for getting started. When you are the caregiver for a senior loved one, days are often hectic and stressful. Since as many as one in six working adults is also a caregiver, getting organized and […]
Read More ›Food Choices That Increase Hydration
Posted in General, Nutrition, Senior StrategiesHydration is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Learn how food can increase fluid intake and make summer safer for a senior loved one. As we head into what are often referred to as the dog days of summer, it’s important to take time to review options for staying hydrated. To avoid heat-related illness, […]
Read More ›Spring Cleaning Your Senior Apartment in Saratoga
Posted in General, Senior StrategiesSpring is the season of new beginnings, and nothing says new beginnings like a clean and organized senior apartment! Over the past year, you may have accumulated more items than you need, and chances are there are some areas in your apartment that haven’t been organized since you moved in. If that’s the case, it’s […]
Read More ›Fighting Fatigue with Food
Posted in General, Nutrition, Senior StrategiesIf you are a caregiver who is feeling fatigued, your diet may be part of the problem. Learn more here. Before an airplane takes off, a flight attendant instructs passengers on safety procedures. One of those is that in the unlikely event the plane loses cabin pressure, it is important to put your own oxygen […]
Read More ›Best of the Saratoga Region 2020
Posted in General, The Wesley Community BlogSaratoga Today Best of the Saratoga Region 2020 votes Wesley the “BEST OF” in three categories. The Wesley Community is happy to have been voted Best Assisted Living Community, Best Home Care Services, and Best Nursing Home in the Saratoga Today Best Of the Saratoga Region 2020 readers’ poll! Thank you to everyone who voted for […]
Read More ›Wesley Wins The Saratogian’s 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards
Posted in General, The Wesley Community BlogThe Saratogian Readers Vote Wesley the “Readers’ Choice” in two categories. The Wesley Community is happy to have been voted Best Physical Therapy and Best Senior Living in The Saratogian 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for The Wesley Community. Thank you to our dedicated and caring staff who go above and beyond everyday. We are […]
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