Lifestyle helps determine how healthy your heart is. In honor of World Heart Day, we share 7 steps you can take to better protect your heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Despite the many advances in detection and treatment, cardiac-related illnesses contribute to an estimated one in four deaths in this […]
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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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How to Cope When a Parent Starts Dating Again
Posted in Independent Living, Senior StrategiesWhen a parent starts dating, it can be tough for adult children to cope. Use these tips to navigate these emotional challenges. If you are an adult child struggling with a parent’s new dating life, you aren’t alone. It can be emotional for both parties. A parent may begin dating for a variety of reasons. […]
Read More ›What Are The Health Benefits of Assisted Living Communities?
Posted in Assisted Living, General, Senior StrategiesThe thought of leaving your home, or moving an aging loved one out of their home and into an assisted living community, can spark a lot of conflicted feelings. At Woodlawn Commons assisted living community in Saratoga, we help families work through the process by encouraging them to take the emotion out of the decision […]
Read More ›Help Seniors and Older Adults Build a Stronger Immune System
Posted in General, Nutrition, Senior StrategiesIt 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 […]
Read More ›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 […]
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