Did you know that you can adopt a lifestyle that might help you prevent or delay the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease? Here are three ways to adopt healthy lifestyle choices that may prevent or slow Alzheimer’s. Get regular exercise: A growing amount of research seems to indicate regular exercise might help you avoid Alzheimer’s. Talk...
Did you step into your kitchen and forget what you needed there? Or perhaps that perfect punchline to the joke you’re sharing with a friend suddenly eludes you. You may be wondering if these brain short-circuits are normal or if they’re something you need to worry about. Alzheimer’s disease is a feared condition that’s linked...
Here are some tips that may help caregivers manage sleep problems in people with Alzheimer’s Exercise is important each day, limit naps, and make sure the person gets enough rest at night. Being overly tired can increase late-afternoon and nighttime restlessness. Plan activities that use more energy early in the day. For example, try...
Prices always vary depending on the level of care required and the amenities offered by the facility. Some assisted living facilities offer basic care services while others provide more comprehensive care and support. The most expensive assisted living facilities offer a higher level of care and support, as well as more comprehensive amenities. Most facilities...
Tips to help caregivers manage sleep problems in people with Alzheimer's Exercise is important each day, limit naps, and make sure the person gets enough rest at night. Being overly tired can increase late-afternoon and nighttime restlessness. Plan activities that use more energy early in the day. For example, try bathing in the morning...
Are you planning to visit an Assisted Living community? Visiting a community is a great way to get the feel for the people and the environment.However, it can be difficult to know what to look for and what to ask on your visit. I'm sure you want to make the right decision. That means learning...
Moving to a new place and making new friends is never simple, regardless of your age or situation. Similarly, as you move to a new assisted living facility, you're bound to undergo an emotional rollercoaster. For the first few days, you will be feeling lost, alone, and empty. It is certainly a difficult period as...
Exercise for Seniors One of the most repeated advice by any health professional is to stay active and exercise consistently. Exercise for seniors can be a challenge due to their unique health considerations. However, physical activity can provide a wide array of benefits and longevity. Consider Edna in Arizona. In 2014, she took the internet by...
The Village at Sugar Land is a pet-friendly community for a good reason. In general, pets improve the quality of our lives. When it comes to senior living, the quality of life is further enhanced. Pets do more than just make us smile. Years of research and studies have found pets make us healthier. Your...
Aging is a natural and inevitable fate that we all must face at some point in our life. Dementia is a common disease of the elderly that causes memory loss and a decline of mental abilities. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's, which affects 60%-80% of people. The Village at Sugar Land, LLC....
