Category: Senior Living
Tips For Selecting The Right Medicare Coverage Plan
It’s open enrollment time for Medicare, which can create anxiety for those 65 and older as they ponder whether they should stay with their current coverage or make a change to a cheaper option. It’s important to take a balanced approach and study the options, which can be overwhelming due to the large number of…
Employee of the Month: Trevor Gray
Trevor Gray has been on the marketing team at University Village for almost two years, with 20 years of experience working in retirement communities. He also helps the staff with computer and technology needs. During the pandemic, Trevor has gone above and beyond to serve the residents of UV. Trevor states, “One of my favorite…
Healthy Conversation Starters With Seniors
Senior adults need social interaction now more then ever. It can be challenging sometimes to come up with new things to talk about, especially if you are experiencing quarantine or isolation due to the pandemic. Here ae some tips from griswoldhomecare.com for intentional, healthy conversations with seniors: Connection: It is important to give your full…
Emotional Wellness For Seniors
Emotional wellness can be a foundation for quality of life among the senior population. Often in late adulthood, one experiences many changes in domains such as health, finances, social relationships, family and experiencing a sense of purpose. It may be difficult to control these things, but what can be controlled is the response one has…
Ageing and Health
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Watch For These Signs of Alzheimer’s
It is normal for changes in the brain to occur in late adulthood, however there comes a point when those changes may begin to affect daily life. Alzheimer’s is defined as a brain disease brought on by a gradual decline in memory ability, cognitive functioning and reasoning skills. According to alz.org, If you have a…
Employee of the Month: Melissa Carney
Melissa has been a part of the maintenance team since May 2019. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and grew up in Tulsa. She has two sons, and a 4 year old grandson, who keeps her on her toes! Her hobbies include playing guitar and fishing, and she hopes to one day win at Wii…
5 Tips To Stay Happy In Late Adulthood
As we transition from one season of life to the next, it’s important to be intentional about proactively maintaining all the different domains of life. Especially being mindful of doing what we can to keep yourself happy. Here are some tips to stay happy in late adulthood according to aging.com: Exercise: Having a regular exercise…
Fall Prevention
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Four Ways To Help Seniors Stay Positive
As a caregiver of a senior adult, building and maintaining an atmosphere of positivity is vital to the overall mental health of your loved one. Here are a few ideas to help you build positivity: Encourage Independence: As one enters into late adulthood, the freedom and control that was once enjoyed can begin to dwindle.…
