Aging is an adjustment, but it is also a gift. To help seniors and their caregivers tackle the challenges that come with growing older and embrace the aging process, The Wesley Community regularly features expert advice and helpful tips in our Senior Strategies Blog.
As Saratoga’s premier independent and assisted living community for seniors, we have nearly 45 years of experience working with the aging population. To learn more about Wesley, call (518) 587-3600 or contact us to schedule a tour.
If you are searching for senior care for a loved one, this information from The Wesley Community will help you learn more about in-home care and assisted living. When a senior in the family starts to require extra assistance, their loved ones are often unsure what type of senior care is the best solution. It’s […]
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Staying active is one of the best ways to thrive during the winter months. These seven senior-friendly fitness activities are worth considering. Winter can be tough if you live in a cold climate like Saratoga Springs. Before the season is over, a senior may find that a mild case of cabin fever is turning in […]
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Early onset Alzheimer’s is a form of the disease that strikes people as young as 40. Learn more about it and the common signs. If you’re like most people, you think of a senior citizen when the topic of Alzheimer’s comes up. It’s true that the disease most commonly strikes older adults. What’s not true, […]
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If you are struggling to navigate the maze of senior care options, this overview and tips for talking with an older adult will help. Families often spend more quality time together during the holiday season, sometimes for the first time in months. It gives them an opportunity to catch up and enjoy one another’s company. […]
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Holiday activities that include several generations provide solid bonding opportunities. Use these ideas to plan activities for your family’s holiday gatherings. The holidays are a time of year families often spend together. If you will be hosting a celebration that involves multiple generations of your family, planning intergenerational activities will give everyone a chance to […]
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Downsizing to move to a senior living community can be a daunting process. Use these 5 tips to help make the transition go smoothly. Older adults often reach the conclusion that the family home is too big, or that they need help with personal care or household tasks and don’t want to ask their […]
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If you have a relative in our Assisted or Independent Living Senior Apartments at The Wesley Community, then you know just how important regular visits are to lifting your loved one’s spirits and staying connected. In fact, recent scientific findings suggest that these visits from family and friends may actually increase elderly adults’ quality of life […]
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Take steps to recognize symptoms of caregiver stress and avoid burnout Caregivers are unpaid individuals, typically a spouse, child, neighbor, or friend, who assist with activities of daily living and medical tasks. These informal caregivers often fill in gaps between medical professionals or paid aides to meet the needs of individuals. The National Alliance for […]
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As the leaves will soon begin to fall here in upstate New York, we are approaching the start of flu season. You might remember how widespread last year’s flu epidemic was. Experts say that’s partly due to the flu shot not being as effective as it usually is. As a result, the number of people […]
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If you or a loved one will be going home after short-term rehab, these tips can help make the transition go more smoothly. One of the services The Wesley Community is known for is our short-term rehabilitation program. Older adults typically come to us following a hospital stay for a planned surgery, an injury, or […]
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