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…
