Break out your gardening gloves and bring on the flowers! At Aldersly, a nonprofit Life Plan Community in San Rafael, CA, our cozy garden campus is in full bloom. The beautiful outdoor nature spaces are a cherished feature of our community, offering a rainbow of vibrant colors and relaxing, rejuvenating spaces perfect for unwinding. Read… Continue reading Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
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Generations On Ice: A Grandmother’s Hockey Legacy
Cheering for Older Adults in the Workplace
Generations On Ice: A Grandmother’s Hockey Legacy
Generations on Ice: A Grandmother’s Hockey Legacy
Generations On Ice: A Grandmother’s Hockey Legacy
Hold the Phone & Let’s Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults
Hold the Phone & Let’s Combat Loneliness Among Older Adults
3 Key Approaches to Physical Exercise for Seniors
As we grow older, we begin to lose the strength and stamina of our youth. Still, we should do our best to remain active in our older years. There are many key benefits of exercise for older adults. As the saying goes, motion is lotion. Low-impact cardio, strength training, and range of motion exercises can… Continue reading 3 Key Approaches to Physical Exercise for Seniors
Designing for Dementia: What to Think about When Creating Spaces for People With Memory Loss
Designing spaces for people experiencing dementia comes with specific and unique challenges. But before we start re-organizing, we need to think about how people with memory loss experience the world. Understanding this is the foundation for every design choice we make. First and foremost, dementia impairs our memory. The severity of memory loss depends on… Continue reading Designing for Dementia: What to Think about When Creating Spaces for People With Memory Loss
Tips for Connecting with Someone with Memory Loss
Memory loss is a frustrating and challenging experience for both the individual who is affected and their loved ones. It can cause difficulties in communication, make it challenging to maintain relationships, and impact daily life. There are, however, several ways to connect with someone with memory loss and making that connection can help improve their… Continue reading Tips for Connecting with Someone with Memory Loss
How to Spot The Early Signs of Dementia
Dementia is a progressive and chronic condition that affects cognitive function. This includes things like memory, language, perception, and reasoning. While there is no cure for dementia, the effects can be mitigated if it is detected early enough. Early detection is essential to ensure timely treatment and care. It can also improve the quality of… Continue reading How to Spot The Early Signs of Dementia
Thinking About a Move to a Senior Living Community?
Some Things to Consider Is it time to downsize and move to a retirement community? It depends on your individual situation. If you feel ready to downsize and move to a retirement community, there is no right or wrong answer. Consider evaluating your finances and lifestyle to determine whether this is a good option for… Continue reading Thinking About a Move to a Senior Living Community?
