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What to Bring When Your Spouse Moves into Memory Care
At Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living, we provide safe, caring support for seniors in need of memory care. We know how important it is for our residents to lead fulfilling, enriched lives in a space specifically designed to meet the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s...
Seniors’ Guide to Staying Connected Through Facebook
In the current age of global connection, helping seniors stay in touch with family and friends is easier than ever. Facebook is a free and secure online platform that offers a convenient way to keep up with loved ones. Whether you are setting up an account for...
6 Must-Follow Blogs for the Connected Senior
Seniors used to be known for shunning technological developments. However, this stereotype is rapidly becoming outdated. 67% of seniors ages 65 and older are online. In 2019, that percentage rose to 73%. This upward trend will continue as the internet generations age,...
What Are the Healthiest Foods for Seniors to Eat
Eating healthy is always important, but having a balanced diet is key as you begin to age. To add to this, there are many chemicals and additives lurking in foods nowadays that can make ailments such as arthritis, respiratory illness and muscle aches worse, rather...
Vaccines & Assisted Living: How Long Term Care Facilities are Keeping Seniors Protected
Vaccinations are underway across the country, reducing the risk to senior health in the process. Through efforts to vaccinate and practice social distancing, we are overcoming COVID, and ensuring the safe and active livelihoods of our seniors. In assisted living...
7 Activities to Keep Seniors in Assisted Living Engaged
People need to explore, learn, and have fun to live life to its fullest at any age. A monotonous routine often makes seniors in assisted living feel bored and unmotivated. Adding stimulating activities to their daily routine will improve their quality of life and help...
Moving Out on Your Own as a Senior
As much as we want to deny it, aging is an inevitable process. As time goes on, you may find certain tasks or activities more challenging than before. Life can seem a lot slower than when you were younger. An assisted community may be exactly what you've been looking...
The Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
Spring is fast approaching, the birds are singing and flowers are beginning to bloom. This is the perfect time for seniors to get outside and enjoy the sunshine—what better way than gardening? In this article, we will target some of the main benefits of gardening that...
Living in Assisted Living During COVID-19
There is no doubt that the pandemic has been a massive challenge for everyone, but especially our seniors who are uniquely vulnerable to COVID-19. We know a lot more now than we did in early 2020 since COVID first struck the U.S. and we are in a much better position...