Sharing a good laugh and having meaningful conversations with our friends and family may be the best form of therapy for our overall well-being. The importance of social ties and the benefits of socialization should never be overlooked. As we advance in years, socializing with others is extremely important to ward off social isolation and…
Gardening is a peaceful activity that allows seniors to improve both their physical and mental healths. It is also a flexible hobby, meaning that your loved ones can choose the part of the garden they wish to work on and create a schedule for themselves. With no limit to what can be achieved in the…
Falls are among the main causes of injury among seniors in America. As such, in caregiving in geriatrics, it is of the utmost importance to prevent the occurrence of seniors falling out of bed. At TerraBella Windsor Lake, we are really concerned about the associated risks that seniors face when they fall out of bed.…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a painful medical condition that can affect your loved one or family member. UTIs occur when bacteria enter the lower urinary tract, which includes the bladder and urethra. If left untreated, these infections can spread throughout the body and lead to sepsis, a potentially life-threatening immune response to the…
Bullying is usually associated with children and young adults, but in reality, senior bullying also happens frequently. In senior living communities where residents are in close proximity with one another, they can form cliques and exert power over others. In recent years, bullying among senior peer groups is on the rise. As some bullied victims…
According to WHO, there are currently 55 million adults in the world who have dementia. Dementia is not a disease but a cognitive impairment that limits the ability to think and remember. Many people think that dementia is part of the aging process; however, it is not. Normally, knowledge and experience that is built over…
Exercise plays an important role in optimizing mental and physical health and this is especially so as we age. As such, we need to find an exercise that we absolutely enjoy and can continue to engage in in our later years. A great aerobic exercise for older adults is dance – dancing comes with many…
Arthritis affects a large number of people living in the United States. By 2025, it is expected that 67 million adults would have been diagnosed with arthritis. While there is no cure for this ailment, it can definitely be contained. Treatments have improved greatly over time, and many patients have been able to manage them…
There are many causes of isolation that make older adults disconnect from their relationships. One of them could be an abusive relationship between spouses. Physical or emotional violence is extremely damaging as the trust between the spouses is broken. This bad experience is etched in their minds and it serves as a continuous reminder that…
Exercise boosts our moods, improves flexibility and encourages blood circulation. It also builds our strength and plays an important role in keeping older adults healthy and well. For seniors who are frail, have limited mobility or are at risk of falling, we highly recommend chair exercises so that they too, can get in some form…