Category: Senior Living
Employee of the Month: Dulce Rodriguez
Dulce has been an employee in Dining Services for almost four years. She is well known helping residents feel welcome in the dining room, and they feel special because she learns their names quickly. Dulce exhibits professionalism while doing her job, and is a model to her peers. Her favorite part about working at University…
Brain Foods For Seniors
As we age, brain functioning power tends to slow down a bit resulting in delays in responses. This can lead to frustration and even embarrassment, but there are a few foods you can incorporate into your diet, according to medicalnewstoday.com, that can boost your brain function. Dark Chocolate: Research says that eating dark chocolate may…
Keeping Seniors Safe Online
In today’s society being an online savvy person is almost required to function. Having good cyber safety practices can go a long way toward protecting your identity and sensitive personal information. It’s nearly impossible to be perfectly secure, but you can do a lot to keep yourself from being a target. According to the National…
How Seniors Can Stay Healthy Around Pets
The lives of senior adults are full of many opportunities to try new experiences, join new groups, travel and do whatever they want to do. The need for companionship during this stage of life is still strong and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can help manage loneliness and depression associated…
Employee of the Month: Lashon Moses
Lashon is a CMA in Assisted Living and has been working at UV since June 2019. She is a dedicated employee that always puts the needs of the residents before her own. Lashon says, “What I love about working for UV is seeing the smiles of the residents I care for each day.” Lashon has…
Senior Living…What Can Families Expect?
Once it has been decided upon for a family member to transition to a Senior Living Community, family members might have many pertinent questions. Did we make the right decision? Will our Senior be happy in his new home? Will the caregivers deliver the level of care I expect? All of these questions and more…
Ways To Improve Balance And Prevent Falls
Falls are the number one cause of injuries for senior adults. Senior care experts offer the following advice for preventing falls: Exercise can help strengthen calves and ankles. While holding onto a chair or other support, alternate between knee bends and raising on tiptoes. Repeat this 10-15 times. There is a class at University Village…
7 Ways To Keep Your Memory Sharp
As we age, our memories have a tendency to change. According to Harvard.edu, here are some strategies to keep your memory sharp: Keep Learning: A higher-level education is associated with better mental functioning in old age. Challenging your brain is believed to activate processes that maintain brain cells. Read, join a book club, play chess…
Depression Late In Life
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Foods That Support Healthy Aging
Nourish your body for the glow that comes from within! According to healthline.com, here are ten foods that support healthy aging: Watercress: a nutrient-dense, hydrating, leafy green. Red Bell Pepper: these contain powerful antioxidants called carotenoids. Papaya; contains an enzyme that is one of nature’s best anti-inflammatories. Blueberries: help protect skin from damage by sun,…
