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...
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....
Assisted living offers a variety of benefits for residences. However, it may be difficult to determine whether assisted living is the right choice. Often times, assisted living is determined by the loved ones of the person in question. Loved ones may choose based on their feelings on the situation, but there are signs that...
As we age, physical fitness can become more challenging. The very physical challenges that make staying fit difficult are exactly the reason why it is more important. This is why it is important to consider physical recreation for residents because it can have a major impact on their life. Depression and loneliness can also become...
As we age, this question slowly lingers closer and closer. Knowing when the best or earliest time to retire to an assisted living home is vital to your long-term plan. If you begin to notice certain subtle changes in your or your loved one's health or behavior, then you should consider The Village at...
Assisted living communities often get a bad reputation for being depressing or sad. However, an assisted living facility can save a person's life or create brand new opportunities for a community member. It is these changes in a person's life why The Village at Sugar Land strives to be the best it can be. In...
