The Savvy Senior Newsletter February 2023
What Is Aromatherapy and Is It Beneficial For Seniors in Assisted Living Apartments?
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses essential oils to promote health and healing. It can be characterized as "the art and practice of using aromatic plants, flowers, herbs, and other natural sources to provide therapeutic benefit to the body, mind, or spirit. Aromatherapy is very popular among residents at assisted living apartments. [...]
12 Mental Health Tips All Seniors Should Know
The elderly population often faces unique challenges regarding mental health. As they get older, they may experience less socialization and companionship than when they were younger. Their sense of self-sufficiency can also decline with age, so they might not feel as productive or capable as when they were working. The insights in this blog have [...]
A Complete Guide for What You Need to Know When Moving to Memory Care
Memory care is a type of senior housing that can provide care for individuals who experience memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or other degenerative diseases. Luxury memory care communities in FL typically offer 24-hour support and require an individual to be monitored at all times. There are certain steps you should take before moving your loved [...]
How Assisted Living Home Residents Can Use Social Media to Stay Connected
In today's world, it can be hard to stay socially connected with people. This is especially true for assisted living homes residents who might not have mobile devices or the energy to use them. This doesn't mean that assisted living residents can't connect socially with their friends and family who live far from them. In [...]
10 Essential Questions You Need to Ask When Touring a Senior Living Community
There are many decisions that come with retirement years, and one of them is where to live. When it comes to assisted living apartments, you will have a ton of questions about what makes a good community, who lives there, how much they cost, and what amenities their facilities have. We’ve broken down these 1o [...]
10 Ideas to Help Celebrate Thanksgiving When a Senior Loved One Has Dementia
So many things make up a Thanksgiving tradition: the delicious food, the old jokes, and of course, family. And while you know that your senior loved one is thankful for all of those things, there have also been some changes in their life over the years. In particular, it may be tough to remember or [...]
Is It Forgetfulness or Dementia? 10 Key Differences to Be Aware Of
For people living in an Alzheimer's senior living community, Alzheimer's and dementia are primarily associated with forgetfulness. Dementia eventually leaves patients unable to perform day-to-day tasks such as cooking or bathing—and causes the loss of other cognitive functions. Nowadays, doctors increasingly recognize that not all forgetfulness results from Alzheimer's disease. Some key differences between Alzheimer's [...]
A Happy Heart: 13 Tips for Improving Senior Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death among seniors. Fortunately, there are many steps seniors living in assisted living homes can take to help improve their cardiovascular health. Below are 13 great tips for making an older adult’s heart stronger and healthier. 1.) Exercise Regularly People over the age of 65 [...]
15 Key Reasons Older Adults Need to Try a Fish Oil Supplement
Fish oil supplements are a commonly recommended dietary supplement for a variety of health benefits. One area where there has been some research into their effects is in the care of patients with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Some studies have shown improvements in cognitive functioning as well as a slower decline in activities [...]
