Spending at least 30 minutes a day outdoors can help strengthen your mental defenses against depression and lower your fears of falling, according to the National Library of Medicine. The main issue is that many seniors find it difficult to muster up the energy or desire to go outside in the first place. When you…
According to the National Council on Aging, anxiety may affect as many as 20% of older adults. However, many cases remain undiagnosed due to the stigma surrounding senior mental health. Without a diagnosis, anxiety can affect your mental and physical health. You may experience trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, or a decline in your ability to…
Do you know who is speaking for you if you can’t make your own healthcare choices? It’s a question more seniors are facing as life expectancies climb and medical decisions get trickier. Here at TerraBella Northridge in Raleigh, NC, we see firsthand how a little planning can bring confidence to our residents and their loved…
According to the AHCA/NCAL, it’s estimated that there are over 30,000 assisted living communities in the United States. Millions of people around the country rely on these communities to give them the care they need to remain independent in their retirement years. However, there’s no denying that the cost of assisted living can be quite…
In the United States today, an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to an article published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. This figure underscores the growing need for specialized care as our population ages. As we age, memory problems can start to creep up on us, affecting not…
Are you trying to think of fun things to do in North Carolina? The Pope House Museum is a historic site in Raleigh. It was home to Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope, a respected African American doctor. The museum tells the story of his life and contributions, and it is an important stop for those interested…
Are you finding yourself nodding along in a conversation but secretly missing half the words? More than half of adults over 75 experience hearing loss, according to NIH, yet so many people don’t even realize it’s happening until the moments they cherish start slipping away. The warm chatter at family gatherings or the crisp sound…
What if we could offer you a senior community that feels like home and surrounds you with care all at once? That’s the question we love to answer here at TerraBella Northridge, nestled right in Raleigh, NC. For those of you exploring assisted living in Raleigh, NC, or looking into memory care services, we’ve created…
It’s unfortunate that only 12% of Americans go to their local farmers’ markets on a regular basis, according to TE Craft Distillery. For seniors, it is especially important to have access to fresh and nutritious foods. The Raleigh Farmers Market is a great spot to find healthy options. It offers everything fresh and other cool…
According to the United Health Foundation, professionals diagnosed about 15.5% of adults aged 65 and older with some form of depression. That number has held steady between the years of 2011 and 2022, only slightly increasing over that time. What most people underestimate about depression is the effect it can have on a person’s cognitive…