By Rachel Byrd Nationally, one in three Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 report, just under 580,000 adults over 65 in Florida have received an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. With an increasing senior population, the need for education…
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Memory support provides a shoulder to lean on for seniors and their families
Outpatient rehab changes lives of SWFL seniors
By Cheryl Berry There are superheroes living among us. They are patient, kind, hospitable and committed to making a difference. Sept. 16 marks the start of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, a time to recognize local therapists and therapy assistants who have dedicated their lives to …
101 years young
Betty Knox has lived an adventurous and very active life. She says it’s the key to longevity – being active and simply enjoying the people and experiences around you. These days, she spends most of her time playing games of bridge or bingo with her neighbors at The Preserve, reading bo…
Life enrichment brings countless benefits to seniors
By Kelsey Daniell, CTRS, CAATP Enrichment can be applied to many aspects of life, like cooking, the environment, education and professional fields. The most important thing, though, is making sure to enrich our lives. Many times, we partake in life enrichment activities without even knowin…
Life adjustments ensure safety for seniors with memory loss
By Sarah Richard Safety is one of our top priorities in life. Each day, we hop in a car full of safety features – seatbelts, airbags, backup cameras and more. We live in homes with smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and circuit breakers. We shop in stores with security cameras, anti…
New England native finds home in Southwest Florida
By Sarah Richard Seniors transition into senior living for various reasons. Some need to downsize, while others want the reassurance of good quality health care available to them whenever they need it. Others find themselves in senior living communities after health issues arise, requiring…
Approach assisted living with empathy, understanding
By Sarah Richard With age comes experience. Monumental occasions such as retiring from work or becoming a grandparent are certainly cause for celebration. One of those age-related experiences – deciding whether it’s time to move out of the home and into senior living – is best na…
Keep it simple: Three tips to downsize for senior living
By Sarah Richard Decluttering never seems to end, and the process never gets easier. Whether we admit it or not, many of us are collectors. Over the years, we accumulate home decor, artwork, knickknacks, clothing, linens, tableware and more. The worst part is that we don’t realize how mu…
Compassion and preparation: essential tips for senior caregivers
By Jennifer Geske Caregiving is one of the most considerate and compassionate jobs around. Caregivers take on the role of assisting another person, commonly seniors, with all types of life activities, such as personal care, household tasks, meal preparation, health care, transportation and…
Top tips for older adults to enhance their life quality
By Jennifer Geske As we age, it is important to make time to focus on our health and happiness. From exercising more to spending time with friends and family, there are many steps that seniors can take to improve their overall quality of life. The Preserve, a senior living community in For…