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.
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Families are often separated by long distances. It can make caregiving and family bonding more challenging. Here are a few tips to make both easier. Caregiving for a senior loved one can be equal parts rewarding and challenging. For the 7 million adults caring for a family member who lives more than an hour away, […]
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Deciding whether it’s time to move to senior living is never easy. For seniors, it can be scary to upend their life and move to a new, unfamiliar place. They also may find the idea of someone coming into their home as a caregiver an intrusive option. Your loved one may not be ready to […]
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Older individuals are at greater risk of leading an inactive lifestyle. If physical activity is not part of your daily routine, not only are you missing out on essential health benefits, but you’re endangering your health. A sedentary lifestyle is not healthy, especially for seniors, as it poses far more health issues. Some seniors may […]
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When you are the caregiver for a senior loved one, the days can be long and emotional. Here are a few tips to help you cope. When a family elder is no longer able to care for themselves or their home independently, loved ones may struggle to find solutions. It’s tough to watch a once […]
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Walking is a senior-friendly form of exercise that reaps many health benefits. Learn more about them and how to get started here. Staying active is important at every age, and that’s especially true for older adults. Physical activity helps with everything from preventing depression to beating stress and protecting core strength. While flashy, high-impact forms […]
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Do you have a senior loved one who would benefit from an assisted living community but is fearful of the change? We address common worries here. When a senior loved one begins to need more assistance at home or their health begins to decline, a question that often comes up is how to handle the […]
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Is a misperception about aging making you fearful of growing older? We bust some of the common myths about aging here. The myths associated with aging are too numerous to count, from the belief that your health will decline as soon as you turn 65 to the idea that seniors can’t learn new skills or […]
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When a senior has memory loss caused by dementia, families have many questions. We answer some of the most common ones here. An adult child may find their role in an aging parent’s life is changing. A once-independent parent might be struggling to maintain their home or pay their bills. Other signs of memory loss […]
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Making the transition from your home to your new senior apartment can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to adjust. It’s incredibly important to make your senior apartment feel like home. Creating a space that feels like home will make the transition much easier and less stressful. When getting used to your new apartment, […]
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Looking for places to spend more time outdoors this spring and summer? This will help. After a year of social distancing combined with a long, cold winter, the arrival of sunny days in Saratoga Springs is more than welcome! While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) still remind us that we need to […]
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