Senior Housing Connection

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH SENIOR CITIZENS

Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Visit the Parkwood Heights Park Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you from creating wonderful visits a...[READ MORE]

CATARACT SURGERY MAY HELP REDUCE RISK OF FALLS

Thursday, August 02, 2012

By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) — Cataract surgery may help some senior citizens reduce their risk of fall-related hip fractures, a new study suggests. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens; symptoms can include blurry vision, glare and poor n...[READ MORE]

ASSESSING YOUR PARENTS NEEDS

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Whether you’re a long-distance caregiver, or your parents live close by, it’s important to really understand what their needs are. Here are some areas to consider when you know mom or dad is beginning to need some help. All of the following suggestions are done 24/7 at Parkwood Heigh...[READ MORE]

STUDY FINDS AGING PROCESS ACCELERATED BY LONELINESS

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Lonely Hearts Club: Instead of belonging to the ‘lonely hearts club,’ a new study makes a case for seniors to consider moving into a designated retirement community like Parkwood Heights. Many seniors prefer to age in place and remain in their own homes, but the benefits they might g...[READ MORE]

ARE YOU CREATIVELY AGING?

Sunday, July 01, 2012

It’s the downside of aging that we hear a lot about and it is true, there are “issues” to deal with, but there’s also a lot of good news about aging. Like most things in life, it all begins with attitude. Our aging experience has no limits except for those we put upon our...[READ MORE]

JUNE 15, ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY

Monday, June 18, 2012

Overview Men and women of any race, economic level, and health status can be a victim of elder financial abuse or exploitation. The individual trying to take advantage of you may be a stranger or someone you trust — even a son, daughter, or other family member. As an older adult, you need ...[READ MORE]

VISITING WITH FATHER AND GRANDFATHER ON FATHERS DAY

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

You need to visit Father and Grandfather on Father’s Day. Too often, visiting our senior relatives becomes a chore that we shirk from, unsure of how to interact with them. We remember them as strong active men and women and it saddens us to see their decline. Don’t let that stop you f...[READ MORE]

DARK CHOCOLATE CUTS HEART DEATHS

Friday, June 08, 2012

Australian researchers have found that eating a block of dark chocolate daily over 10 years has “significant” benefits for high-risk cardiac patients and could prevent heart attacks and strokes. A study of 2,013 Australians conducted at Melbourne’s Monash University found that ...[READ MORE]

SIMPLE WAYS TO CREATE A NO FALL ZONE

Wednesday, June 06, 2012

The facts about falling might make you lose your balance… so you might want to sit down for this. One in three over 65 fall each year. At least 1/3 or falls are the result of hazards in the home. Almost 60% of people who fell in the previous year will fall again. Many people...[READ MORE]

ASSESSING YOUR PARENTS NEEDS

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Whether you’re a long-distance caregiver, or your parents live close by, it’s important to really understand what their needs are. Here are some areas to consider when you know mom or dad is beginning to need some help. It’s hard to know what your parents need unless you are abl...[READ MORE]